Presser Music

Description:
This prestigious scholarship is awarded by the Theodore Presser Foundation in addition to any additional scholarship funding a student may receive. Only senior music majors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement within their degree should apply. All applicants must have completed all Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music History and Piano Proficiency requirements as defined by their major. Recipient must be enrolled as a full time music major for the year the scholarship is awarded (including student teaching or an internship), with a University and Music GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Additional Requirements:
Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

Attach a Music Resume (Experience, Summary of Works, Awards, Education, Teachers).

Presser Nominees will present a performance or presentation, and an interview before a faculty judging panel on the afternoon of the day of the upperclass Scholarship Auditions (held in March, exact date TBA). Performances/presentations will be open to the public.

Presentations should represent the applicant's work in their major area (e.g. Commercial Music, Music Education, etc.), and may include a live performance, a recording, a project presentation, or a scholarly research paper read aloud of 4-6 minutes in length.

Min GPA: 3.3