CMS Scholarship Program
CMS Music Scholarship Program
There was about $ 1000.00 provided to 2 students during the 2023-2024 school year. Applications are due by April 15, 2025. Money will be awarded at the awards banquet on May 12, 2025.
Mission Statement of CMS Music Boosters
The mission of the Colony Middle School Music Booster Club is to promote parent
interaction with the music program and to support it enthusiastically or the growth
and benefit of our students
Goals of this scholarship
The goals of this scholarship is to provide students with information and incentive to
study music over the summer months so that they create a large knowledge base of
music.
To apply for this scholarship:
Candidates for this scholarship shall be chosen from those students enrolled in the music department at Colony Middle School. Candidates, at the time of their selection, shall meet the following requirements:
1. They must have actively enrolled in a music ensemble or performance class
and completed one semester of the current school year (Fall 2024-Spring
2025) at Colony Middle School (Note: Transfer students will
be evaluated a case by case bases).
and completed one semester of the current school year (Fall 2024-Spring
2025) at Colony Middle School (Note: Transfer students will
be evaluated a case by case bases).
2. They must have been selected to participate in a summer music camp prior
to receiving the scholarship money.
to receiving the scholarship money.
3. They must fill out the application and provide all information need.
Parts for Portfolio:
1. Application (part of this packet)
2. One letter of recommendation that describes the student’s character, work
dedication, and music background (please use people other than parents, such
as teachers, church leaders, people you work for or anyone who would
support the students request to join).
as teachers, church leaders, people you work for or anyone who would
support the students request to join).
3. A copy of your most recent report card
Some Music Camps (look on online for more):
Camp Crescendo: Idaho or Oregon: 1-866-543-5267. www.campcrescendo.com
BYU Young Musicians’ Summer Festival: Utah at BYU: http://ce.byu.edu/cw/yms/
Oregon Music Academy: Oregon: www.oregonmusicacademy.com/camp/
Young Musicians And Artist: Oregon: 503-281-9528: www.ymainc.org
Big Lake Fine Arts Camp: Michigan: 1-800-221-3796: www.bluelake.org
Interlochen Center for the Arts: Michigan:
UAF Summer Music Academy: Fairbanks, AK:907-474-8869 or www.uaf.edu/music/artscamp/
UNH Summer Youth Music School: New Hampshire: 603-862-2404
Sitka Fine Arts Camp: Sitka, Alaska: 907-747-3085, www.fineartscamp.org
Camp Jam-Rock Music Camp (different locations): www.campjam.com
Performing Arts Workshop: California: http://performingartsworkshops.com/
St. Olaf College Camp: Northfield, MN: http://www.stolaf.edu/camps/musiccamp/
Palmer Arts Council: Palmer, AK: www.palmerartscouncil.org
Valley Performing Arts (VPA), Wasilla, AK: www.valleyperformingarts.org
To print an application, click here (this is a working copy for 2024-2025): CMSScholarshipapplication.doc