Information and application forms for the 2023=2024 Music Lesson Scholarships are now available below.
A link is also available for information and application forms for the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs (MFMC) scholarships . These are available for high school and college students. Folow the link in the Application section below.
Summer Camp Scholarship application forms and poster for 2023 are available to download below.
Student award winners from 2022/2023 performed for The Musicale on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at the Salvation Army Citadel.
Students performing were:
Sylvia Behnan, cello
Keagan Mischka, piano
Cynthiana Flood, piano
Julia Curley, violin
Calvin Gwisdala, piano
Charlie Minjoe, piano
Connor Clark, piano
Robin Bernard, string bass
Brooklyn Megie, flute
A cookie reception was held for the students and their audience in the fireplace room of the Citadel.
The Port Huron Musicale proudly announces the 2022-2023 Lesson Scholarship winners.
Twenty-eight lesson scholarships and eight alternates were given to students in grades 5 through 12. Scholarships are awarded to worthy students who have competed through auditioning and who wish to enhance their musical skills by taking private lessons,
Grades 5-8 Instrument
Lauryn Greer - Clarinet
Sylvia Behnan - Cello
Adalee Clark, Alternate 1
Joziah Baker, Alternate 2
Grades 5-8 Piano
Sofia Douglas
Abigail Martin
Caleb Martin
Jonah Martin
Keagan Mischka
Tyler Shutt
Anna Nyeholt
Tova Selepack, Alternate 1
Lanie Fitzgerald, Alternate 2
Grades 9-12 Instrument
Mya Closs - Oboe
Julia Curley - Violin
Brooklyn Megie - Flute
Olivia “Robin” Bernard - String Bass
Natalie Snyder - Bass Clarinet
Athena Hope Evans, Alternate 1 - Violin
Darren Bailey, Alternate 2 - Bb clarinet
Grades 9-12 Piano
Ella Carlson
Michael Fritz
Calvin Gwisdala
Katherine Gwisdala
Connor Martin
Kegan McPharlin
Emily Smafield
Cynthiana Flood
Conner Clark
Charlie Minjoe
Jane Ren
Eleanor Quain, Alternate 1
Azalea Hanton, Alternate 2
Voice
Samantha Ressler
Vincent Oldford
These scholarships are made possible through the following:
Lesson Scholarship Application Forms, Deadlines and Tryout Dates for the 2022/2023 year are now available. See below for forms and links.
Through the generous bequests of Emily and Ella Stewart, Robert Fraser, Harriett Burchill, and Charles and Margaret Anderson to The Port Huron Musicale and the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, a series of scholarships for private lessons has been established. These scholarships honor their commitment to area young people. Each year, private lesson scholarships are given to students from Grade 5 - Middle College through an application and audition process.
Auditions dates will be announced later. Applicants in grades 10 or 11 play a competitive audition for judges. Financial need is not required. Awards are usually around $500.
Note: A minimum of three applicants are required before tryouts will be held.
Forms will be available below to download
Student Application Form: https://forms.gle/WDVd4vUKWewd9CSN7
Teacher Recommendation Form: https://forms.gle/qkCQGiEWWZNP5j1UA
The Port Huron Musicale is a member club of the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs. There are numerous award opportunities through MFMC that high school and college students may audition for. Follow the link below for more information.