The Bart Pitman scholarship is awarded to two high school seniors (winner + runner up) totaling $9,000 ($6000+$3000) for a keyboard scholarship. It is available to two high school seniors who plan to declare a major in classical piano or organ at a degree granting conservatory, college or university in the fall semester following graduation from high school.
Scholarship Details
- Open to high school seniors majoring in classical piano or organ
- Applicants must perform three pieces from contrasting periods or composers
- Selections are made by a jury of professional keyboard musicians
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must be a resident of or studying with a teacher residing in NY, DE, PA, or NJ
- Must play piano or organ
- Must be accepted into a degree-granting music school
Application Process
- Prepare three pieces from the standard classical piano or organ repertoire
- Auditions can be live or submitted online (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Provide proof of acceptance into a degree-granting music school
The winner will be required to perform at the Delaware Valley Music Club's Young Performers Concert on a mutually convenient date during the March college break.
