Dante Music Scholarship Application 2019

Dante Alighieri Society of Denver, Colorado

Dear Student of Operatic and Classical Music;

Thank you for your interest in the Dante Alighieri Society scholarship program. As an international Italian cultural society we understand the importance, as well as the expense, of pursuing your musical studies in Italy. Therefore, for the thirty-fourth year in a row, the Dante Society will be awarding scholarships to those students who, in our estimation, will continue to bring to life the historical significance and classical beauty of Italian music.

Please complete the attached application and return it along with all other required information to Ms. Rosanna Patrona-Aurand no later than April 6, 2019. Scholarships will be awarded on May 5, 2019. Should you have any questions, please contact either Ms. Patrona-Aurand or myself.

Sincerely;

Dr. John Giardino
Scholarship Committee Chair
303-378-9736 (C)
johncgiardino@comcast.net

Ms. Rosanna Patrona-Aurand
Scholarship Committee Co-chair for Music
303-697-0279 (H)
720-280-7953 (C)
rosannacolorado@yahoo.com
Application for the Dante Alighieri Society’s 2019 Music Scholarship

For the Study of Music in Italy
Name *

First Name Last Name
Primary E-mail *
Phone Number *

- Area Code Phone Number
College/University you are attending: *
Major: *
Minor:
Scholarships/honors received:
Work Experience:
Volunteerism/community service
Extra-curricular activities:
Anticipated performances in the coming academic year
Study abroad program for which you are applying
Is credit transferable to an accredited university or college?
Is this program acceptable to your major/minor department?
Signature of department head/advisor: ______________________________
Letters of recommendation will be sent by:
1. Name of person recommending
2. Name of person recommending
Applicant's Statement:
I understand that should I withdraw from study prior to completing the program, I will forfeit the entire scholarship amount. I am available to perform at the Dante Scholarship Luncheon on May 5, 2019. *

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Date of signature:
A completed application must include:
1. The completed application form.
2. A one page, typed essay about yourself and your goals indicating how this award will help further your appreciation of Italian culture and music.
3. An official college transcript.
4. A detailed description of your study program as well as a letter of acceptance to the program.
5. A one page financial worksheet detailing the cost of the program and your plan to cover the cost.
6. Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an instructor, emailed directly to Ms. Patrona-Aurand.
7. A recent performance (six months or less) via audio tape, video tape or electronic media, which includes at least one work by an Italian composer.
All of the above material must be received no later than April 6, 2019 at the following:

Ms. Rosanna Patrona-Aurand rosannacolorado@yahoo.com
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Dante Alighieri Society of Denver, Colorado

Application for the Dante Alighieri Society’s 2019 Music Scholarship

Letters of recommendation will be sent by:

Applicant's Statement:

A completed application must include:

All of the above material must be received no later than April 6, 2019 at the following:

Ms. Rosanna Patrona-Aurand rosannacolorado@yahoo.com

E-Signature