FALL 2018 MUSICIANS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

1. YouTube video URL: 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 URL: 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.

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.

YouTube video of you performing three (3) songs in any genre on the 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.

YouTube video of you performing three (3) songs in any genre on the electric bass. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) bass 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.

YouTube video URL: Video must contain at a minimum: you performing three (3) songs in the Latin, Brazilian and/or Afro-Carribean genres 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.

YouTube video URL: 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 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 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 of you clearly explaining why you should be considered for the Scholarship. Include your name, your career goals as an independent entrepreneur, 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 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).

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.

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.

Video must contain at a minimum: three (3) diverse songs in any style(s) on your instrument. It is required that this include two (2) live ensemble (band or duo) performances, and one (1) solo piece. You may use electric and/or acoustic guitars.