Scholarship Program                                     

Bullfrog 13 Drum Scholarship

Sponsored by Captain Pete Wikul, USN (Ret.)

One full scholarship (valued at over $500) is available for a high school drummer to attend Maryland Summer Jazz 2012.  MSJ 2012 will be held at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church in Rockville, July 25-27. Applicants must be age 16 or older at the time of application. Those scheduled to graduate in 2012 are eligible.

This popular “boot camp” for jazz players features three days of adult-level, professional instruction from some of the country’s most gifted performers and teachers. Former students rate it as an excellent learning experience.

The application deadline is June 1, 2012. Announcement of the scholarship winners will be made June 10, 2012. All applicants will receive the results by email. Results will also be posted on the Maryland Summer Jazz website.

Scholarship Philosophy

Our philosophy at Maryland Summer Jazz and with our scholarship program is to be inclusive, and to provide a fun opportunity for musical and personal growth. We want all people who are interested in learning jazz and improvisation to have that experience available and open to them.

We welcome ALL applicants from All-State musicians to those who have never played jazz before. Scholarship winners are chosen based on previous achievement, enthusiasm, financial need, stated goals, and evidence of untapped talent.

Scholarship Application Guidelines

1. Write a letter of one page or less indicating why you want to attend Maryland Summer Jazz 2012. Include your name, school, instrument, mailing address and phone number, email address and details of your previous musical achievements.

2. Send an audio recording (CD, DVD, MP3, MiniDisc or cassette tape) of you playing (with or without an accompanying group) both a swing groove and a Latin/Bossa Nova groove, as well as some soloing.

3. All applicants must include two letters of recommendation from people who know you, such as teachers, employers, clergy or family friends. The letters should address points such as financial need, work ethic, talent, etc.

4. Please apply only once to be considered for ALL of our scholarships.

Scholarship Deadline and Procedures

Please mail all letters and recordings together in one package to the address below, postmarked no later than June 1, 2012.  Announcement of the winner will be made on June 10, 2012.

Jeff Antoniuk, Director
Maryland Summer Jazz
Scholarship Program
217A Bowie Ave
Annapolis, MD 21401