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1-800-GUSTAVUS

507-933-7676

Fax 507-933-7474

admission@gustavus.edu

gustavus.edu

Jussi BJrlingMusic scholarship

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Jussi Bjrling Music Scholarship

Gustavus Adolphus College recognizes the importance o music as an integral element

in the liberal arts and sciences tradition. The music aculty prepares majors or advanced

studies and or careers as proessional musicians and educators, and engagesnon-majors in the study and perormance o music. The Jussi Bjrling Music Scholarship

rewards musical accomplishment and potential or continued growth as a musician.

Named or the great Swedish opera singer, The Jussi Bjrling Music Scholarship honors

his legacy as a prominent musician. Touring the United States in 1920 with his ather and

brothers, the nine-year-old Bjrling presented a recital at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Ater returning to the United States in 1937, Bjrling made his Metropolitan Opera debut

in 1938 and sang as the leading tenor or the prestigious opera house or the next two

decades. The Chicago Tribune wrote, He would have been extraordinary in any age, or

topnotch tenors are scarce articles. But in our age, he verges on the abulous. Bjrling

was awarded an honorary doctorate by Gustavus, and in 1970 the Jussi Bjrling Recital

Hall was dedicated on campus.

More than 100 recipients are each awarded rom $2,000$6,000 in annual, renewable

scholarship. In addition, winners receive a renewable $580 Gustavus Music Award to

pay or private lesson study at Gustavus. Successul Bjrling Scholarship applicants

typically have had extensive perormance experience in solo and ensemble settings,

pursue individual lesson study, and have been recognized as leaders in their school music

program. This scholarship recognizes the dedication, discipline, and commitment needed

to attain a level o excellence as a perormer. Finalists for the Bjrling Scholarship will be

invited to campus for auditions to be heldFebruary 26 or March 5, 2011.

Candidates must submit an application or admission to Gustavus Adolphus College

and complete the Bjrling Scholarship application. Students need not be music majors

to qualiy or these awards. Though not need-based, awards may be part o a total

need-based nancial package. Renewal is by audition and requires continued

participation in an appropriate ensemble and private music lessons each semester in

residence.

Review o completedBjrling Scholarship application les will begin on January 1, 2011.

Bjrling les completed ater January 1 will be considered, but please be aware that there

are a limited number o Bjrling Scholarships available each year. It is always best to

submit the completed application by January 1, 2011.

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Jussi BjrlingMusic Scholarship | Recommendation

Deadline January 1, 2011 | Audition by invitation February 26 or March 5, 2011

The Gustavus Department o Music, with its thirty-three ull and afliate aculty members,

provides a musical education o recognized excellence. Nearly hal o the students at Gustavus

participate in some orm o music ranging rom individual instruction to participation in anynumber o the thirty-ve perorming organizations. The Department awards the Bachelor o Arts

in Music. Students perorm and study in acilities that include the 475-seat Jussi Bjrling Recital

Hall, Christ Chapel, a ully computerized music lab, class and rehearsal rooms, thirty private

practice rooms, and the Lund Music Library.

Applicant:

Please ll in the inormation below and give this orm with a stamped, addressed envelope to

your director or instructor.

Name _________________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________ State _______________ ZIP _____________________

Your Instrument ___________________ High School __________________________________

Director or Instructor:Thank you or your assistance in evaluating this students talents. Please submit this

recommendation beore January 1, in the envelope provided by the student.

Name __________________________________________________________________________

Position ________________________________________________________________________

School (i applicable) _______________________ Work phone (_______) _________________

Work Address ___________________________________________________________________

E-mail _________________________________________________________________________

How long have you known this student? ______________________________________________

Please check the appropriate boxes in evaluating this students musical ability.

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No basis or

evaluation Average

Good

top 25%

Excellent

top 10%

One o the

top ew

encountered

in my career

Technical Musical Ability

Musical Sensitivity

Solo Perormance Ability

Ensemble Musicianship

Practice Habits

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Please elaborate on the musical strengths o this student.

What else would you like us to know about this student?

Please include any additional comments on a separate sheet.

Signature ___________________________________________ Date __________________

Thank you for your assistance in evaluating this scholarship applicant.

Submit completed recommendation to:

Gustavus Admission Ofce

800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN 56082, Fax 507-933-7474

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Jussi BjrlingMusic Scholarship | Application

Deadline January 1, 2011 | Audition by invitation February 26 or March 5, 2011

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________ Social Security No. __ __ __-__ __-__ __ __ __City ___________________________ State _____________ ZIP ___________________

High School ________________________________________________________________

Phone (_______) _________________ E-mail ____________________________________

High School Rank ____ out o ____ GPA ACT Composite ______ SAT CR_______ M_______

Scholarship Perormance Area Vocal Instrumental

I instrumental, please speciy instrument(s) ______________________________________

Name o director or instructor submitting recommendation or each instrument _________

___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Applicants or the Jussi Bjrling Music Scholarship must submit these items:

CD Audition Recording

Your CD should include two selections rom dierent composers that demonstrate contrasting styles

o perormanceeither solo or solo with accompaniment. Submitted recordings should be no less than

ve minutes and should not exceed ten minutes total running time. Applicants auditioning in more than

one perormance medium should submit separate CDs or each medium. Please label the recording

with your name and audition medium. Announce the title and composer o each work to be perormedon the recording and include that inormation on the label o the CD.

Letter of Recommendation

The Letter o Recommendation must be completed by an ensemble director or an individual

instructor. Students who audition in more than one perormance medium should submit a separate

recommendation letter or each medium.

Application and Music Rsum

On the reverse side o this page, summarize your private studies, solo and ensemble experience, and

any musical honors you have received. Students who audition in more than one perormance medium

should submit a separate application and music rsum or each medium.

Finalist Audition

Students selected as fnalists or the Jussi Bjrling Music Scholarship will be invited to campus

or auditions to be held February 26 or March 5, 2011. Finalists who are unable to attend

Scholarship Day may make alternative arrangements by contacting the Admission Ofce. It is

advantageous or the student to audition on campus.

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How would you like to be involved in music at Gustavus?

Please include your music rsum in the space below or on an attached sheet.

Signature ___________________________________________ Date __________________

Please indicate if you will be applying for any other merit-based scholarships at Gustavus:

Anderson Theatre and Dance Scholarship

Art Scholarship

Speech Scholarship

Presidents Scholarship

These scholarships require separate applications, which are due by January 1, 2011. You areautomatically considered for other scholarships based on your Application for Admission.

To learn more about all your options and to download scholarship applications, go to

gustavus.edu/admission/scholarships.

Mail or fax your completed scholarship application to:

Gustavus Admission Ofce

800 West College Avenue

Saint Peter, MN 56082

Fax: 507-933-7474