How much funding does Summer Music Camp Scholarships provide?

Summer Music Camp Scholarships provides Up to $800 in funding.

When is the deadline for Summer Music Camp Scholarships?

The deadline is February 1, 2027.

Summer Music Camp Scholarships

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GUILD OF DECATUR

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Funding Amount

Up to $800

Deadline

February 1, 2027

299 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Summer Music Camp Scholarships

Funder: Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur (SOGD)

Overview: The Symphony Orchestra Guild of Decatur offers a minimum of 4 summer music camp scholarships. The value of each scholarship is up to $800, made payable to the camper upon receipt of an acceptance letter in the Spring.

Geographic Scope

Required: Resident of Macon County, Illinois

Eligibility

Students in grades 6-11
Must meet ONE of the following criteria:
Must perform an audition with an accompanist

Award Details

Number of awards: Minimum of 4 scholarships
Value: Up to $800 per scholarship
Payment: Made payable to the camper upon receipt of an acceptance letter in the Spring

Eligible Summer Camps

Belmont University Summer Music Camp (TN)
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp (MI)
Bowdoin Music Festival (ME)
Eastern Illinois University Summer Music Camp
Illinois Summer Youth Music (IL)
Illinois State University Summer Music Camp
Illinois Wesleyan Summer Music Camp
Indiana University Summer Music Academy
Interlochen Summer Arts Camp (MI)
McKendree College
Oberlin Summer Music Camp (OH)
University of Michigan Summer Music Camp
University of North Texas Percussion Camp
Western Michigan University

Important Notes

Band and string applicants may win both a private lesson scholarship and a summer music camp scholarship; however, preference will be given to those who have not previously won a scholarship
Students are responsible for submitting the camp acceptance letter by May 3
Failure to submit the camp acceptance letter by May 3 will result in the loss of the scholarship
Alternate winners will be contacted to receive any forfeited scholarships
Audition spots are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis
Applications that arrive after auditions have been filled will be added to a waiting list in the order received

Contact

Email: info@symphonyguildofdecatur.org
Phone: (217) 423-3189
Address: P.O. Box 1541, Decatur, IL 62525-1541

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Deadline: February 1st (auditions)
Camp Acceptance Deadline: May 3rd

Audition Requirements

1. Perform 1 solo piece, not to exceed 7 minutes, highlighting technical ability and musicality 2. Provide judges with two copies of music with the measures numbered 3. Use a self-provided accompanist – Millikin piano students are available at no cost if desired – be sure to mark your application appropriately 4. Submit a photo and biographical information – Judges require a photo and information about you as they make final decisions 5. Feel free to use the back of your form for biographical information and additional musical activities 6. The photo may be used for publicity purposes when winners are announced, so send a picture you would want to see in a newspaper or program

Post-Selection Process

1. Students are responsible for submitting the camp acceptance letter to Dee Keller, a representative of the SOGD by May 3 2. Failure to submit the camp acceptance letter by May 3 will result in the loss of the scholarship 3. Alternate winners will be contacted to receive any forfeited scholarships

Selection Process

Audition spots are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis
Applications that arrive after auditions have been filled will be added to a waiting list in the order received

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