All completed applications are due on Monday, August 27, 2018 to one of the LTHS Band Directors.

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1 August 21, 2018 Dear Student and Parent, Attached is the application form for the LT Band Parent Organization HIGH SCHOOL PRIVATE LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS. These scholarships will be awarded to students who are currently in grades The mission of the LT Band Parents is to support the band students of LTHS and the music program in general. Over time the private lesson scholarships will give hundreds of LT Band students the opportunity to achieve musical excellence. The music teachers at LTHS feel strongly that the best way for a student to improve on a musical instrument is to study one on one with a private instructor. Most of our outstanding Junior and Senior instrumentalists have taken private lessons every year since middle school. These students are generally the ones who participate in the top ensembles at LTHS. We are most interested in awarding private lesson scholarships to students who have made or intend to make a long-term commitment to private study. It is our expectation that private lessons will continue after the scholarship has concluded. It is also important to us that the skills learned during these lessons be used to benefit the Lake Travis Band Program. Scholarships for students currently in grades 9-12 are valued at up to $ each. The money is paid directly to the private teacher in monthly installments during the school year. To apply for a scholarship, the following forms must be filled out and returned by the due date: 1. the APPLICATION 2. the STUDENT page 3. the PARENT page All completed applications are due on Monday, August 27, 2018 to one of the LTHS Band Directors. Students receiving scholarships will be expected to be active participants in the LTHS Band. Students must have an exceptional attendance record; meet all the expectations of their concert band (Including Region Band, Solo & Ensemble). Students unable to fulfill this requirement will forfeit their scholarships. Students may receive a High School Private Lesson Scholarship only one time. A committee of music teachers will read the applications and the decision regarding the recipients will be made within a week. Criteria for scholarship selection are listed on the back of the application page. Students and parents should read these, and acknowledge their understanding by signing at the bottom. All applicants will be notified upon approval of their scholarships. Sincerely, Richard Hicks Lake Travis High School Director of Bands

2 APPLICATION for HIGH SCHOOL PRIVATE LESSON SCHOLARSHIPS Provided by the LAKE TRAVIS BAND PARENT ORGANIZATION. NAME: PRESENT GRADE ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: ZIP: PARENT'S NAME: 1. What instrument/instruments do you play? A. B. C. D. 2. In what school groups (music, athletic, student government, etc.) have you been active in the past? 3. How long have you been participating in school music groups? 4. Are you active in music groups outside of school? Which ones? 5. Have you participated in Solo & Ensemble Contest? If so, please list when, and the rating you received. Solo Ensemble 6. What are your plans upon graduation from High School? (Be as specific as possible) 7. Do you currently take private lessons? With whom?

3 GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS 1. Applicant must be a member of Lake Travis High School Band in Applicant must be presently in the 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. 3. Applications must be signed by student, parent, and counselor/teacher and returned by September 6th to a band director at Lake Travis High School. 4. Criteria used to select the best applicants: A. Musical achievement B. Past participation, attitude, and responsibility C. Potential for musical growth D. A commitment to long-term private study and the Lake Travis Band Program E. Grade point average/class rank F. Music Department needs G. Recommendation of music teachers H. Active interest and support of parents both to the Student and the music program I. Counselor or teacher recommendation J. Future plans THE FINAL DECISION WILL BE MADE BY THE LAKE TRAVIS HS BAND STAFF. 5. A student must apply for scholarship at the beginning of each school year. Being on scholarship the previous year does not guarantee an automatic approval the following year. 6. The scholarship money will be sent to the music teacher with whom the applicant selected studies. Under no circumstances will the scholarship money be paid directly to the student. The money for the scholarship is available at the first of September 2018 and will be paid in monthly installments. Lesson Scholarships run from late August Early May. 7. Students must call their teacher to cancel lessons within 24 hours of the assigned lesson time. Failure to do so will result in full payment of the lesson paid by the student and continued abuse could lead to removal of the scholarship. 8. Payment for the student s portion is due at the beginning of the month. At the conclusion of the month or semester the private lesson instructor will invoice the BPO with dates of lessons taught. 9. Applications for scholarships are due by August 28, To be offered a music scholarship is an honor, and just as applicants and their parents expect and anticipate a higher level of musical accomplishment with the addition of private lessons, so does the music department expect a higher level of involvement from the recipients of scholarship awards. Students are expected to put forth the effort needed to be fully prepared for all lessons and to attend lessons on a regular basis. As opportunities become available in the music department (solo and ensemble contest, pit orchestra performances for musicals, etc.) the recipients of scholarships are expected to take advantage of these worthwhile opportunities. A student s failure to meet these expectations may result in revocation of the scholarship. Parent Signature Student Signature

4 Applicant s Name: TO BE COMPLETED BY PARENT: Please note: These music scholarships are provided by the Lake Travis Band Parent Organization. For further information please check the last page of this application. Please answer the following question: How do you expect your child to benefit from this scholarship? Would you be supportive of your child continuing private lessons beyond the length of the scholarship? Will the skills learned through this scholarship benefit the Lake Travis Band Program in the future? Signature: Date:

5 Applicant s Name: TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT: Why are you interested in this scholarship? (Write at least one paragraph of explanation) THAT IS RIGHT ONE REAL PARAGRAPH! Signature: Date:

6 Applicant s Name: TO BE COMPLETED BY A TEACHER OR COUNSELOR AFTER THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT AND THE PARENT. The application should be returned to the Music Office no later than August 28, TO: Teachers or Counselors: The Lake Travis Band Parent Organization provides scholarships for students to take private lessons. A part of the application process is to secure a brief evaluation from a counselor or teacher. Your opinion is an important part of the process, and will be carefully considered. In advance, thank you for taking the time to help us evaluate this student. Please describe this student's work habits: Please describe this student's overall maturity and potential for taking advantage of a private lesson scholarship: Would you recommend this student to receive the scholarship? No With reservation Without reservation Enthusiastically Signature of Teacher or Counselor: Date: