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Application for ARS Recorder Workshop Scholarships
FROM THE ANDREW ACS, MARGARET DEMARSH AND
JENNIFER WEDGWOOD LEHMANN MEMORIAL FUNDS 
TO SUPPORT WORKSHOP ATTENDANCE BY RECORDER PLAYERS
1129 Ruth Drive
Saint Louis, MO
63122-1019 USA

Applications are accepted at any time for weekend workshops (those of four days or less); effort should be made to apply at least two months before funding is needed. For summer workshops, applications must be postmarked by April 15 of that year. Send your application, with the required recommendation letters enclosed, to the address above. Please fill out the information below completely and legibly. You may use a separate sheet for the essay, but do not exceed one page. Application materials cannot be returned. Please do not send tapes.

Name:
Address:
City:
State/Prov.:  
Zip+4/Postal:
Phone number day 
evening 
E-Mail
Chapter affiliation (if any)
If under 21,  age:
If over 60, (for seniors scholarships), age:
Phone number
Workshop(s) you are applying to attend:    
First choice    
Second choice      
If Amherst or San Francisco Early Music Society workshop, which week?    
Please note that any ARS scholarship must be used within the ARS fiscal year for which it was awarded (before the next August 31).

Section A: Level of Expertise

List recorder-related schools, workshops or classes you have attended, as well as teachers with whom you have studied recorder. Give dates and degrees earned, if any.

Section B: Applicant's Essay (Important) 

In the space of one page, please state why you would like to attend a summer workshop and why you are seeking financial aid to attend that workshop. Include how you expect to benefit, as well as ways in which you will share your experience with others, i.e. teaching, performing, planning a workshop, hosting a guest performer or master class. If you are a student, include where you are in school, and describe your educational goals.

Section C: Letters of Recommendation

Enclose two letters of recommendation with your application. List information about your references below. Letters should address the following: how long and in what capacity the reference has known you, musical merit and promise, desire for personal enrichment, and potential benefit to others of your experience.
1. Name:
1. Phone      
2. Name    
2. Phone      
Applicant's Signature: ___________________________________________     
Date:      
Where did you hear about ARS scholarships?
Other factors being equal, if the number of qualified applicants is large, priority will be given to those who have not received previous ARS scholarships. 

Updated 01/2008

This application may also be used to apply for weekend workshop scholarship support (allow two months for funding) as well as summer workshop scholarships.