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About Music for All
Music for All’s mission is to create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Our vision is to be a catalyst to ensure every child in America has access and opportunity to active music-making in his or her scholastic environment.
Music for All combines programming at a national level with arts education advocacy. Bands of America (BOA) and Orchestra America are programs of Music for All, founded in 1975, recognized as the pinnacle of educational programming for high school instrumental music programs nationwide. Music for All reaches a vast number of people; each year, more than 300,000 people attend our events, more than 85,000 teens participate, and 100,000 people subscribe to online services.
Music for All is committed to expanding the role of music and the arts in education, to heightening the public’s appreciation of the value of music and arts education, and to creating a positive environment for the arts through societal change. Working with leading national authorities and other non-profit organizations, Music for All invests resources and personnel in projects that expand access to public school music and arts programs through advocacy and public awareness efforts to support music and arts education.
Music for All is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization.
About the Rookie SWAG Summer Symposium Scholarship
The Rookie SWAG Summer Symposium Scholarships Fund was created by SWAG alumnus, Anmol Mehra to celebrate leadership and a passion for music and arts education for those SWAGs participating for the first year.
The $1,000 Rookie SWAG Scholarship is a one-time award. The scholarship honors a current college student (undergraduate or graduate) who attended the Music for All Summer Symposium as a member of the SWAG team. The applicant will be reviewed upon answering and submitting the application by the deadline as well as SWAG leadership observations and recommendations made throughout the week of the Symposium.
The scholarship will be awarded based on merit and leadership skills demonstrated during the Summer Symposium and everyday life. At Music for All, one of our core values is leadership. The scholarship review team will be looking for a contributing member of the SWAG team who displays attributes including selflessness, a positive attitude, helpfulness, and enthusiasm, and who serves as a role model for all student participants.
Application Submission Requirements:
1. The applicant must submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) addressing the following prompts:
- Describe what degree you are pursuing and what you plan to do with that degree after graduation.
- What prompted you to be a member of the SWAG Team?
- How has your time on the SWAG Team helped you grow as an individual?
- How has music education shaped your life, and how will you continue your passion for music?
- Tell us why you believe in music education, music in our schools, and Music for All.
2. Provide a resume of musical and leadership achievements. The resume should focus on all aspects of the applicant’s academic; musical, extracurricular, and community service accomplishments and demonstrate the overall quality of the applicant.
Applications are due by July 31, 2023.
About the Veteran SWAG Summer Symposium Scholarship
The Veteran SWAG Summer Symposium Scholarships Fund was created by SWAG alumnus, Anmol Mehra to celebrate leadership and a passion for music and arts education for those SWAGs who have participated for more than one year. The $1,000 Veteran SWAG Scholarship is a one-time award.
The scholarship honors a current college student (undergraduate or graduate) who attended the Music for All Summer Symposium as a member of the SWAG team. The applicant will be reviewed upon answering and submitting the application by the deadline as well as SWAG leadership observations and recommendations made throughout the week of the Symposium.
The scholarship will be awarded based on merit and leadership skills demonstrated during the Summer Symposium and everyday life. At Music for All, one of our core values is leadership. The scholarship review team will be looking for a contributing member of the SWAG team who displays attributes including selflessness, a positive attitude, helpfulness, and enthusiasm and serves as a role model for all student participants.
Application Submission Requirements:
1. The applicant must submit a short essay (no more than 500 words) addressing the following prompts:
- Describe what degree you are pursuing and what you plan to do with that degree after graduation.
- What prompted you to be a member of the SWAG Team?
- How has your time on the SWAG Team helped you grow as an individual?
- How has music education shaped your life, and how will you continue your passion for music?
- Tell us why you believe in music education, music in our schools, and Music for All.
2. Provide a resume of musical and leadership achievements. The resume should focus on all aspects of the applicant’s academic; musical, extracurricular, and community service accomplishments and demonstrate the overall quality of the applicant.
Applications are due by July 31, 2023.
The Patrick John Hughes Parent/Booster Award acknowledges the support, involvement and contributions to the advancement and success of a scholastic music education program. Presented annually by Music for All, the award is named in honor of Mr. Patrick John Hughes, a music parent who has inspired millions. Learn more about the award and the inspiring story of Patrick John Hughes at education.musicforall.org/hughes.
Nominations must be completed by Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST. If you have any questions about the Parent/Booster Award, please contact: Emily Timmons, Education and Advocacy Coordinator, at 317-218-4922 or Emily.t@musicforall.org.
Qualifications
All current, active parents, boosters, or supporters of any scholastic music education program are eligible for nomination. The program does not have to be affiliated with Music for All or Bands of America. Former or inactive parents, boosters, and supporters of Music for All and/or Bands of America participating programs may also be nominated.
Selection Criteria
Nominees will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:
- Value of Service
- Level of involvement with the music program
- Strength of the letters of support
- Results achieved by nominee
- Power of story to motivate others
- Creativity of the nomination entry
- Audio/video supporting materials
The winner will be notified by September 27, 2024 and invited to participate in an awards ceremony at the Grand National Championships in Indianapolis on Friday evening, November 15, 2024. Music for All will provide hotel accommodations (one room, double occupancy) for three nights and VIP tickets to all Grand Nationals events for up to four family members. Round trip airfare will be provided for up to two people.
If you have any questions about the Parent/Booster Award, please contact: Emily Timmons, Education and Advocacy Coordinator, at 317-218-4922 or emily.t@musicforall.org.
Thank you for honoring the outstanding Parent/Booster in your life!