Congratulations to Ethan Snapper, the winner of our 2024 Robert Madura Scholarship competition! A junior at Caledonia High School, Ethan will use the prize money towards attending Interlochen’s Intensive Cello Week. Visit this page later for information about the 2025 Scholarship program.
The Robert Madura String Scholarship is awarded by audition to an outstanding orchestral string student (violin, viola, cello, harp), age 15-21, for study at an established summer music program. A first place award of $600 will be given in memory of Robert Madura, who was an inspiration both to his colleagues and students. Madura was principal cellist with the Grand Rapids Symphony and remained musically active throughout his courageous struggle with leukemia, which finally took his life in 1989. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2024 to be assured of a scheduled audition time.
2024 Madura/Erickson String Scholarships Application
Applicants for all scholarships must be residents or students within the Local 56 jurisdiction, which includes all of the following counties: Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Crawford, Eaton, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Iosco, Isabella, Kalkaska, Kent, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Ottawa, Presque Isle, Roscommon, and Wexford. The scholarships are paid directly to the instructor or organization providing the musical experience. It is our desire, when possible, to present awards in person at the student’s spring concert or awards ceremony, so please indicate the date of such on the application. Again, please note application deadlines and rules. Thank you.
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