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The Pennsylvania Academy of Music is committed to ensuring that the largest and most diverse group of students possible can enjoy the benefits of its programs. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of auditions held annually before the fall semester begins. During a competitive audition, students must exhibit exceptional ability, motivation and fulfilled potential.
Scholarship students must be enrolled in the Academy's private instruction package. Incentive awards are available to younger students who have had prior study, are highly motivated and show excellent potential. Persons of all ages may apply for scholarships. However, priority is given to pre-college students who are fully enrolled in the educational programs of the Academy and who intend to pursue a career in music performance or education. Scholarships may be divided at the discretion of the jury and the Dean.
Academy Scholarships
Academy Scholarships are awarded from the Pennsylvania Academy of Music Scholarship Fund. It is supported by annual gifts from the Travelers Fund provided by friends of the Academy who participate in Academy trips domestically and abroad, as well as other donors and the proceeds from periodic benefit concerts. These partial scholarships are awarded for studies in any of the instrumental or vocal fields offered at the Academy. Academy Scholarships are typically awarded at the advanced level and are intended to recognize both progress and potential, and to encourage students to continue the development of their abilities in an energetic and disciplined manner. Recipients of Academy Scholarships must take a one-hour lesson, be enrolled in the Academy's theory program and take part in the large ensemble that is appropriate to their performing discipline.
Incentive Awards
Incentive Awards are intended to support the development of intermediate students who show both musical promise and a steady commitment to making progress in their studies. To be considered for an Incentive Award, a student must be a regular instrumental or vocal student who is also participating in the Academy's theory program at an appropriate level.
Named Scholarships
Named Scholarships are awarded to exceptional students for two full semesters at the Academy. These scholarships bear the name of the honoree or the donor, whether an individual, a corporation or a foundation, through whose generosity each award has been established. Recipients, all advanced students, must be participating in the Academy's theory program at an appropriate level and be active members in the large ensemble appropriate to their performing discipline.
The Academy's named scholarships...
The Bacon-Newstead Endowed Scholarship for piano study, established by Miss Joan Newstead of New York City in memory of her parents, Arthur Newstead and Katherine Bacon, British pianists and teachers at The Juilliard School.
The Jane Wildman Case Endowed Scholarship for piano study, established in 2003 by John and Audrey Hallgren in memory of Mrs. Hallgren's mother, a pianist who studied at Syracuse University and enjoyed a lifetime passion for playing piano.
The Lawrence B. Sheppard Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a student of the Academy in good standing. Preference is given to those students from the Hanover, Pennsylvania area.
The Robert N. and Darlene I. Ford Endowed Scholarship, established by Robert N. and Darlene I. Ford in 2000 with preference for a student from Penn Manor High School.
The Peter H. Freedman Memorial Scholarship for a student of merit, endowed by Dr. Edward S. Freeman in memory of his son, Peter H. Freedman, founder of a successful music management business.
The Hopf Endowed Chamber Ensemble Award for ensemble coaching, established by friends and family of the late Richard H. Hopf, downtown Lancaster businessman, dedicated Academy volunteer and music enthusiast.
The Mrs. Henry A. Rohrer Endowed Scholarship, established by Mary Louise Webster in memory of her mother, with preference for a minority study in piano or voice.
The Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Tryon Endowed Scholarship, established by Jon Tryon in memory of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tryon for talented and deserving students at the Academy.
The Neva Allenbach Memorial Scholarship for the study of piano, established in 2002 by Jack and Joni Soost in memory of Mrs. Soost's mother, Neva Allenbach.
The Judge Anthony Appel Memorial Scholarship, established by Mrs. Elizabeth Appel in memory of her husband, Judge Anthony Appel.
The Mary Ann Fiery Scholarship for piano study given by Donald Fiery of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
The Mary Ann Fiery Scholarship for violin study, established by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fiery of Hanover, Pennsylvania.
The Wallace E. Fisher Memorial Scholarship, given by Mrs. Margaret Fisher in memory of her late husband, the Rev. Dr. Wallace Fisher.
The Ely and Abbie Gonick Scholarship, given for a deserving student by Ely and Abbie Gonick.
The Edward G. Granger III Memorial Scholarship, given by Julia M. Arnold for the study of wind instruments.
The Thomas Herrera Memorial Scholarship, given for string study by Robert and Emily Herrera, and friends, in memory of their son, who was a violinist and conductor.
The Frank A. McConnell Scholarship, given for the study of organ or piano by the Altar Guild of St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, in honor of Frank A. McConnell, organist at St. James from 1944-1996.
The Polly Middleton Memorial Scholarship for study of a string instrument, given by Mrs. Edith Conrad of Lititz, Pennsylvania in memory of her daughter, Polly Middleton.
The Ella Mae Minert Memorial Scholarship, established by Dr. John Sharf and Jean Sharf in memory of his aunt, Ella Mae Minert, professional singer and former Head of Voice Department at Albion College (Michigan).
The Auscultation Brass Scholarship for the study of brass instruments, established by a group of Lancaster area physicians, all of whom play in the chamber ensemble, The Auscultation Brass.
The Reverend Dr. Victor and Molly Baer Scholarship, given by Dr. and Mrs. Baer for a student of any instrument.
