Deadline for Music on the Hill’s scholarship for young musicians extended through Dec. 2

Applications are open through Dec. 2, 2024 for Music on the Hill’s 2025 scholarship, an opportunity for the Ocean State’s young classical musicians ages 13 to 18.

The Music on the Hill Scholarship supports study of classical music performance. Awards are disbursed directly to the winners’ designated instructor; ensemble program; summer opportunity; or school, conservatory, or college music tuition.

 Prizes include up to $400 and a performance opportunity in Music on the Hill’s 2025 festival.

Applicants must be Rhode Island residents, ages 13 to 18. All instruments, including voice, are accepted. Chamber groups may apply together, and share the prize.

 The online application includes a recorded video audition of four to eight minutes. There is no application fee.

 Applications will be adjudicated on musicianship and performance. Judges include Artistic Director John Pellegrino and several members of Music on the Hill’s ensemble. Finalists may be asked to play for the panel on Zoom. Prizes are awarded at the discretion of the judges.

The application deadline is Dec. 2, 2024. Full details and the application are at https://www.musiconthehillri.org/music-on-the-hill-scholarship