Damuth Music Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline, February 28, 2025

The Damuth Music Scholarship is presented annually, beginning in 9th grade, to student-musicians (vocalists and instrumentalists alike) with demonstrated potential for performance growth. The scholarship is a $2,000 per year merit-based award. Students receiving this scholarship have shown dedication to academics and musicianship.

Applicants need to submit the following:

A Personal Statement of Interest by the student regarding how music has affected his or her life, as well as the student's aspirations as a Northwest Catholic student-musician (250-500 words or fewer).
An Audition Video consisting of two contrasting pieces, no greater than four total minutes in length. Email [email protected] with your Audition Video or send a YouTube link.
A Letter of Recommendation from the student's current middle school band, orchestra, administrator, chorus director - or private music teacher/coach. The letter is to be submitted as an attachment to this application.

Scholarship Recipient Requirements

The student must demonstrate a high-level of musicianship throughout their Northwest Catholic years.
The student must show progressive improvement on their instrument(s)/voice throughout each school year.
The student must prepare and audition for the CMEA Northern Regionals festival, and will be open to continuing through All-State and Nationals if they are granted the option to audition.
The student must maintain an (A) range average in all music classes.
The student shall maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
The student must successfully complete at least one Northwest Catholic performance arts course each school year of enrollment.
Recipient agrees to perform at both the Christmas Concert and the Spring Concert.

The following instruments are eligible for the Damuth Music Scholarship:

Voice
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Piccolo
Flute
Oboe

Bassoon
Clarinet
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn

Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Jazz Piano
Jazz Guitar
Percussion
Harp

Student First Name*

Student Last Name*

Address*

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Parent Email*

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Current School*

Please Select Your Instrument*

Are you currently taking private lessons on your instrument or voice?*

Do you participate in band, chorus, or orchestra at your current school?*

How many years have you been playing your audition instrument or singing?*

As a musician, have you had the opportunity to perform outside of a school setting such as in your church or at a community event?*

Please Explain

If you have a copy of your music teacher's letter of recommendation, please upload it here.

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Explain in 250 -500 words why you want to participate in music at Northwest Catholic, how music has affected your life, and what you would like to get out of your experience in music in high school.

If you would prefer to type it out in Word, you may do so and upload it below.

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Please upload your essay here.

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