Peter Mendell Award 2010



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DESCRIPTION

The $2,500 award of excellence will be awarded to a student of the violin, viola, cello, or bass
enrolled as a full-time student in one of Montreal’s four universities (Concordia University, McGill
University, Université de Montréal or Université du Québec à Montréal), all cycles or the Conservatoire
de musique de Montréal, third, fourth, and fifth cycles. The applicant must be 25 years old or less on
May 1, 2010.

The scholarship will be awarded to a student whose artistic excellence has been recognized by the jury
following a blind audition process of a recent sound recording submitted by the applicant and who has
received a recommendation from his or her instrument teacher.
The application deadline is May 1, 2010; only duly completed applications will be considered.

 

DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION

  • A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae;
  • A copy of your birth certificate or certificate of Canadian citizenship or a proof of permanent resident status;
  • Proof of the applicant's status as a full-time student enrolled in a classical music program at one of Montreal's four universities or the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal;
  • A letter of reference from the applicant's instrument teacher at the establishment where he orshe is enrolled as a full-time student;
  • A brief description (200 words) of your career development goals;
  • A detailed list of the repertoire submitted for consideration, including the composer, duration (in minutes and seconds) and publisher of each piece;
  • A recent sound recording (on CD only) of the submitted repertoire.

Only complete application will be considered. Application deadline: May 1, 2010.

Applications must be sent to:

Jeunesses Musicales of Canada Foundation
Peter Mendell Award
305, avenue du Mont-Royal Est, Montréal (Québec) H2T 1P8
Information : 514 845-4108, ext. 247