Walnut Hill is pleased to announce the annual Benjamin Zander Scholarship Competition. In recognition of the legacy that Benjamin Zander has created with the Walnut Hill School through his commitment to educating young artists, Walnut Hill offers a scholarship in his name to attend the Summer Chamber Music program.
The Prize
The winner will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the Summer Chamber Music program from July 13- August 3, 2008. The winner will join young musicians and professional faculty from around the world for an intense study of the craft of creating chamber music. The program begins on Walnut Hill’s picturesque New England campus in the town of Natick, MA and then will travel to Paris, France, where students will attend master classes, rehearse, and perform in some of the world’s most historic and revered churches, music halls, and estates.
Guidelines
Violin, viola, and cello players between the ages of 13 – 17, yet not exceeding the 12th grade, who are not current Walnut Hill Students, will be eligible for the competition. Musical submissions should consist of: One movement from a Bach suite or partita AND one movement from a substantial nineteenth or twentieth century work OR the movement of a concerto from the standard repertoire. The Zander Scholarship Competition submission form should accompany all submissions. Recordings should be placed onto high quality CD or DVD. Electronic audio file submissions will be considered, but not until contacting the Competition coordinator at svandoel@walnuthillarts.org for data information first. The musicians name should appear prominently on all CD and DVD recordings as well.
Please send all completed submission forms, along with CD or DVD recordings, to:
Sarah Van Doel, Assistant Dean for Admission and Placement
Walnut Hill School
Benjamin Zander Scholarship Competition
12 Highland Street
Natick, MA 01760
Zander Scholarship Submission Form [PDF]
Zander Scholarship Competition Information [PDF]
The winner of the 2008 Benjamin Zander Scholarship Competition is Gilbert Alex Glaubitz. Please click here to read more about the results of this year's competition. Information about the 2009 Benjamin Zander Scholarship Competition will be available in the Fall.
Questions? Please contact Sarah Van Doel, Assistant Dean for Admission and Placement at svandoel@walnuthillarts.org or by calling 508-650-5020.
