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Scholarships for IC&C
Scholarships for HITS
There are two categories of scholarships
available:
(Log into
the Member's Only section of the site to
download the application form.)
The Jacquelyn Klooster
Minor Chords Scholarship is funded by the family
of Jacquelyn Klooster and The Over Tones, Inc.
One scholarship; the value
of which shall be $500.00 CAD annually
for 10 years.
Purpose: This scholarship
is designed to assist Harmony, Inc. youth
members who are 23 years of age or under, to
attend the International Contest and Convention
and to sing with the Minor Chords.
The following Criteria must
be met:
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The applicant must be a
Student member in good standing of Harmony,
Inc.
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The applicant must be
able to arrive at I.C.&C. in time for the
rehearsal of the Minor Chords.
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The applicant must be a
resident of the country in which I.C.&C. is
being held.
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The applicant cannot
have received the scholarship in the
previous two years.
This Scholarship shall be
administered by the Music Services
Administrator. Applications must be submitted to
the Selection Committee by July and decisions
will be announced to the applicants by August 15.
The Selection Committee
will consist of the Youth Coordinator, the
President of The Over Tones, Inc. and Jean
Klooster or her designee. Votes are to be sent
to the International Parliamentarian for
verification and disposal. The Parliamentarian
will notify the committee of the result.
The Application shall
include:
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a letter from the applicant describing
what belonging to Harmony, Inc. means to
her, Harmony Inc. activities/events in which
she has been involved, why she wants to
attend I.C.&C. and sing with the Minor
Chords.
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a letter of reference
from a member of the applicant’s Chapter
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a statement from the
President of the Chapter (or Area
Representative in the case of an Associate
Youth member) indicating that she supports
this application
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If the applicant is
under 18, a letter from her parent(s) or
guardian indicating that they support this
application, and who will serve as her
sponsor at ICC.
Criteria for Selection:
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the application is
complete
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the applicant’s letter
indicates enthusiasm for barbershop singing
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range of involvement in
chorus/area/barbershop activities
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supporting letters
indicate a strong support of the application
Criteria for Associate
Youth Members Selection:
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the application is
complete
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the applicant’s letter
indicates enthusiasm for barbershop singing
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range of involvement in
chorus/area/barbershop activities
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supporting letters
indicate a strong support of the application
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One scholarship; the value of the scholarship shall be
$500.00.
This scholarship is designed to assist a Harmony, Inc.
youth member or potential Harmony Inc. member who is 23
years of age or under, to attend the annual educational
event (now referred to as Harmony Intensive Training School
- HITS) for the purpose of attaining education in the
barbershop style of music.
The following criteria must be met:
- The applicant must attend the entire session of the
school
- The applicant cannot have received the scholarship
in the previous two years
- The applicant must debrief/conference with the
Education Coordinator prior to the close of HITS.
This scholarship shall be administered by the Member
Services Administrator
Applications must be submitted to the Selection Committee
as described on the
Application Form, signed, dated, and postmarked by the
deadline March 1st.
The Selection Committee consists of the Member Services
Administrator (Chairman), Music Services Administrator and
Youth Outreach Coordinator. The selection will be determined
by a vote of committee members and the results will be sent
to the International Parliamentarian for verification.
All applicants will be notified of the decision of the
committee by the Member Services Administrator on or before
May 1st. Any questions regarding the scholarship or
how to apply may be referred to the Member Services
Administrator.
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- Harmony Inc. Sponsored Scholarship
Two scholarships; the value of each scholarship shall be
$500.00.
- Sounds of Harmony Scholarship
The Sounds of Harmony Education Scholarship is funded by
a former Chapter of Harmony, Inc. to assist a director
or assistant director to attend HITS each year. The
amount to be given annually is $300.00 until the fund is
depleted.
These scholarships are designed to assist Harmony, Inc.
directors or assistant directors to attend the annual
educational event (now referred to as Harmony Intensive
Training School - HITS) for the purpose of attaining
education in directing skills and musical leadership.
All Harmony, Inc. directors and assistant directors, or
their chapter on his/her behalf, may submit an application.
Preference shall be given to those Directors or Assistant
Directors who are new and less experienced and to those who
do not reside in the Area in which the event is being held.
The Selection Committee will also consider an applicant's
costs, receptiveness to coaching/training, musical/directing
capabilities, length of time in the position of
Director/Assistant Director, working relationship with the
chorus and potential benefits to the chorus.
The following criteria must be met:
- Director or assistant director must attend the
entire session of the school
- Director or assistant director must attend classes
pertaining to Directors/Musical Leadership
- Director or assistant director cannot have received
the scholarship in the previous two years
- The applicant must debrief/conference with the
Education Coordinator prior to the close of HITS.
- Applications must be submitted to the Selection
Committee as described on the Application Form [PDF,
.doc], signed, dated, and postmarked by the deadline
March 1st.
- The Selection Committee consists of the Member
Services Administrator (Chairman), Music Services
Administrator and Education Services Coordinator. This
committee may seek additional input from an applicant's
Area Representative. The selection will be determined by
a vote of committee members and the results will be sent
to the International Parliamentarian for verification
- The applicants will be ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd
through the existing scoring system.
- The Harmony Inc. sponsored scholarship will be
awarded to the 1st place applicant and the Sounds of
Harmony scholarship will be awarded to the 2nd place
applicant.
- All applicants will be notified of the decision of
the committee by the Member Services Administrator on or
before May 1st.
Any questions regarding the scholarship or how to apply may
be referred to the
Member Services
Administrator.
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One scholarship; the value of the scholarship shall be $500.
This scholarship is designed to assist a Harmony, Inc member
attend the annual educational event (now referred to as
Harmony Intensive Training School - HITS) for the purpose of
attaining education in the barbershop style of music.
The following criteria must be met:
- The applicant must be a first time attendee to HITS
- The applicant must attend the entire session of the
school
- The applicant must debrief/conference with the
Education Coordinator prior to the close of HITS.
- This scholarship is not open to Youth members of
Harmony, Inc.
This scholarship shall be administered by the Member
Services Administrator. Applications must be submitted to
the Selection Committee as described on the Application
Form, signed, dated, and postmarked by the deadline March
1st. The Selection Committee consists of the Member
Services Administrator (Chairman), Music Services
Administrator and Education Services Coordinator. The
selection will be determined by a vote of committee members
and the results will be sent to the International
Parliamentarian for verification. All applicants will be
notified of the decision of the committee by the Member
Services Administrator on or before May 1st.
Any questions regarding the scholarship or how to apply may
be referred to the
Member Services
Administrator. |
