FALL 2019 MUSICIANS FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Video of you clearly explaining why you should be considered for the Scholarship. Include your name, your career goals, business ideas/plans, and any other factors you consider relevant. Maximum length is 3 minutes, spoken voice only no performance footage is accepted. Videos that exceed 3 minutes will not be considered.

Video (can be audio only) of a 30 minute DJ mix, demonstrating your ability to blend and transition between tracks.

Clearly indicate (in writing) the exact transition points in the mix.

Video must contain at a minimum: three (3) stylistically diverse songs on the drum set. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) drum solo performance. No playalong or pre-recorded tracks will be accepted.

Video must contain at a minimum: you performing three (3) songs in any of the following genres: R&B, Funk, Jazz or Pop on the acoustic and/or electric piano. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) solo (unaccompanied) performance. No playalong or prerecorded backing tracks will be accepted.

Submit a PDF essay (500 words maximum, longer submissions will not accepted), that clearly articulates your career goals in the music industry, as well as why you should be considered for the scholarship.

YouTube video of you performing three (3) songs in the Blues genre on the electric and/or acoustic guitar. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) unaccompanied solo performance. No play-along tracks will be accepted.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Video must contain at a minimum: three (3) diverse songs (in any style on your instrument/voice). It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances (No play along tracks will be accepted), and one (1) unaccompanied solo (a capella) piece. You may use electric and/or acoustic instruments. You must be able to demonstrate overall outstanding musicianship, and demonstrate the ability to excel in any style or genre of your choosing on your instrument (or voice).

YouTube video must contain at a minimum: you performing three (3) songs that clearly demonstrate your improvisational melodic soloing abilities in any genre on the electric and/or acoustic guitar. Applicants are required to include three (3) live ensemble (band or duo) performances.

Video of you clearly explaining why you should be considered for the Scholarship. Include your name, your career goals, business ideas/plans, and any other factors you consider relevant. You must also explain what you are primarily looking to improve upon by studying in MI's Composition Program. Maximum length is 3 minutes, spoken voice only no performance footage is accepted. Videos that exceed 3 minutes will not be considered.

Video images (visual media i.e.: film, TV, animation, games, etc.) with synced audio tracks of two songs (musical soundtracks) that you have either composed, and/or produced, and/or arranged for visual media. You must include explain your specific contribution(s) to the material submitted.

Video (can be audio only) of two original songs that you have either composed, and/or produced, and/or arranged. You must explain your specific contribution(s) to the material submitted.

Video (can be audio only) of two original songs that you have either composed, and/or produced, and/or arranged. You must explain your specific contribution(s) to the material submitted.

YouTube video must contain at a minimum: three (3) diverse songs (in any style or genre on your instrument/voice). It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances (No play along tracks will be accepted), and one (1) unaccompanied solo (a capella) piece. You may use electric and/or acoustic instruments. You must be able to demonstrate overall outstanding musicianship, and demonstrate the ability to excel in any style or genre of your choosing on your instrument (or voice).

Video must contain at a minimum: you performing three (3) songs in any style or genre. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) unaccompanied solo (a cappella) piece (no play-along tracks will be accepted).

YouTube video of you performing three (3) songs in any genre on the electric guitar. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) unaccompanied solo performance. No play-along tracks will be accepted.

YouTube video of you clearly explaining why you should be considered for the scholarship. Describe the extent of your financial need and any other monetary factors you consider relevant.

Submit a 500 word written essay explaining why you should be considered for the GCA Scholarship. Include your goals, describe the extent of your financial need and any other factors you consider relevant. Essays that exceed 500 words will not be considered.

YouTube video must contain at a minimum: three (3) diverse songs (in any style on your instrument/voice). It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances (No play along tracks will be accepted), and one (1) unaccompanied solo (a capella) piece. You may use electric and/or acoustic instruments. You must be able to demonstrate overall outstanding musicianship, and demonstrate the ability to excel in any style or genre of your choosing on your instrument (or voice).

You must be a newly enrolling US Military veteran (all branches welcome) at Musicians Institute. Form – DD-214 (discharge papers) is required. Honorable discharge not required.

YouTube video which must contain you performing three (3) songs in the any genre. The video must include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) solo a capella performance. Prerecorded backing tracks will not be accepted. Particular attention will paid to performance skills.