Pauline Groff Music Scholarship-Community Foundation of St. Clair County

This fund, established by Patricia Schwarz in memory of Pauline Groff, offers music scholarships for outstanding students selected by the Port Huron Music Teachers Association.

This scholarship requires a special application.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Resident of St. Clair County, Michigan.
- High school senior, college freshman or previous Pauline Groff Music Scholarship recipient accepted into a Music program.
-Auditions may be conducted before the student has been accepted into a music school. If the student is determined eligible for the award, and is not accepted into a School of Music, the award must be forfeited.
-Previous Pauline Groff Music Scholarship recipients are eligible to apply, student must submit a new application and video recorded audition.
- Submit a written recommendation letter from a music teacher.
- Deadline is March 31, 2024.
- Performance must include:
1.Two or three pieces from different music eras, in contrasting styles, less than 15 total minutes duration.
2. Pieces written with accompanist, must be recorded with accompanist.
3. Video Recording must be sent to ruthsmusiclessons@sbcglobal.net, Include: applicant’s name, title of pieces and composers.
4. Photocopy of pieces, with measures numbered, can be submitted electronically to ruthsmusiclessons@sbcglobal.net, or mailed to Ruth Fry. Judges will destroy the copies after use.
- Application, recommendation letter, video performance, scanned and emailed copies of music or original music scores must be submitted on-line or postmarked by the deadline.

Questions may be directed to Ruth Fry at 810-956-8037 or ruthsmusiclessons@sbcglobal.net, or to Marcia Collins at 810-990-9318 or marciadcollins@gmail.com.