Damuth Music Scholarship Brochure

Please feel free to contact us.

Andrew Selig ’06 Admissions aselig@nwcath.org Sara Avery Chair of Performing Arts savery@nwcath.org Daniel Avery ’97 Director of Choral Studies davery@nwcath.org Daniel Luddy ’03 Director of Instrumental Music dluddy@nwcath.org

29 Wampanoag Dr. • West Hartford, CT 06117 860.236.4221

northwestcatholic.org

Damuth Music Scholarship available to qualified music students

The Damuth Music Scholarship

The Damuth Scholarship is awarded to the

is a $2,000 per year scholarship

highest-quality students who have applied to

to incoming 9th grade students,

to participate in its music program. Those

renewable for all four years.

Northwest Catholic High School and plan who receive the scholarship have shown outstanding dedication to music in addition to academic success.

Musicians at Northwest Catholic CREATE.

“Our music ensembles have a strong sense of camaraderie. We work together to strengthen our understanding, appreciation, and love of music”

Hard work, discipline, and collaboration are the hallmarks of NWC’s music education.

These elements work in tandem with friendship, freedom, and support.

Daniel Luddy ’03 Director of Instrumental Music

Students work toward mastery, then soar, always with their SPIRIT leading the way.

How to Apply Students can apply for the Damuth Scholarship by going to

northwestcatholic.org/Damuth.

Requirements: 1. A written personal statement (500 words or fewer) explaining 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 high school.

2. A letter of recommendation from your current middle school music director. If you do not have a middle school music director, submit a letter from a private teacher.

3. A live audition consisting of two music excerpts of contrasting style.

All submission information can be found online.

“The quality of the music we make is directly related to the quality of our musicians.

We know the Damuth Scholarship helps us attract the most talented students.”

Daniel Avery ’97 Director of Choral Studies

Instruments eligible for the scholarship:

What are some of the requirements for recipients?

Violin, viola, cello, bass, piccolo, flute, oboe,

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The student must maintain an “A” average in an honors-level ensemble for all four years at NWC.

tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet,

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The student must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, piano,

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The student must take an NWC music theory class at some point in his or her high school career.

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Private lessons are required.

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CMEA regional auditions are required.

bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone,

percussion, string bass, harp, or voice (any part).