SCHADT STRINGS SCHOLARSHIPS 2026

Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
The Schadt Strings Scholarships Program provides Scholarships to young strings students in PMEA District 10 (Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, and Schuylkill counties) to experience concentrated instrumental studies with outstanding teachers, coaches and/or conductors in a structured learning environment. To qualify, you must be a string player (Grades 4th-12th) and have studied and played your instrument for at least 2 years. We will have three categories of winners this year: 1) Over 4 years of experience with a private teacher, 2) Under 4 years of experience with a private teacher, and 3) Any number of years of experience and/or no private teacher yet. Submit a horizontal video of you performing a solo, unaccompanied piece of your choosing. Please double-check that the visual is not flipped (if using a phone) and that the sound quality is good (no static) before submitting. You must commit to use the funds to cover tuition expenses for music masterclasses, workshops, camps, or private lessons and provide the person's name and contact information so we know where to send the funds if you are selected. If you have any questions, please email Carolyn Powell, Director of Education at cpowell@allentownsymphony.org!
Applicant's Name*

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Applicant's E-mail*
Address*

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Age*
Current School*
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Instrument *
Number of years you have studied this instrument (Must be at least 2):
School Music Teacher Name *
School Music Teacher E-mail*
Private Teacher Name*
Private Teacher E-mail*
Parent/Guardian 1*

First NameLast Name
Household E-mail*
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone*

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Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 E-mail
Parent/Guardian 2 Phone Number

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Orchestra/Chamber Experience (please separate ensembles with a comma)
Name of Music Summer Camp, Private teacher for lessons, etc. these funds would be used for:*
If you are selected as a winner, please provide the address for this Summer Camp, private teacher, etc. where we would send the funds for this summer:*

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AUDITION SUBMISSION

Please submit a video of yourself performing the piece of your choosing below. All videos must be horizontal, have good sound quality, be unedited (taken in just one shot), and must not exceed 7 minutes in length. Your full instrument and upper body must be visible in the frame so that we can assess your technique/form. Please begin your video saying your name, age, instrument and the name of the piece you will be performing. Thank you !
Please copy the URL link of the video performance here.
Options: Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, YouTube. Note that all videos will be downloaded before being reviewed by the judges. Please be sure the settings are open to anyone with the link (Public vs. Private).
NOTE: If you have any issues uploading and/or submitting your video, please finalize the application with all other information and then send your files directly to cpowell@allentownsymphony.org before May 1, 2026

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Performance Piece for Audition Details*
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Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

AUDITION SUBMISSION