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Fall 2008

    

The mission statement of the Community School of Music and Arts inicludes providing "quality instruction to any community member who desires to learn music and arts." We strive to keep our programs accessible and, thanks to generous support, are still able to do so. Our scholarship program offers tuition reductions based upon the applicant's need, the number of applicants, and available funds. All students are eligible to apply. The Community School of Music and Arts does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, national or ethnic origin, or regligion.

The Scholarship Application consists of three parts:

  • The application form itself (2 pages)
  • The required documents pertaining to your situation
  • A medical release form for each student under 18 years of age

It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete and return all the above items to the Community School of Music and Arts by the deadline, September 5, 2008. Applications will not be processed without documenation of all sources of income. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

Scholarship Awards are for a full year (i.e. -- Fall 2008 thru Summer 2009). Awards are in the form of a percentage reduction of the member tuition rates. Funds do not go directly to the student. Applicants are notified of their award by phone.

Completed forms and attachments should be returned to:

Please note: If you can be claimed as a dependent, you must provide the appropriate documentation, as requested above, from the person, who for tax purposes, can claim you as a dependent.

Completed forms and attachments should be returned to:

 
Scholarship Committee
    
 
The Community School of Music and Arts
  
 
330 East State Street
    
 
Ithaca, NY 14850
    
Gloria Perry Gerstman Memorial Piano Scholarship Fund
Our mother, nee Gloria Perry Gerstman (1926-2006) brought joy and a love of music into our home through her consummate musicianship and pure love of playing the piano. We especially remember those warm summer nights when we would drift off to sleep to the gentle sounds of her fingers at the keyboard. She left us a deep appreciation of the restorative and sustaining power of music, and through this scholarship fund in her name we want to help convey this gift to others.

Sara Schaffzin

Joann Schaffzin Boegeman

This Scholarship Fund is available for private instruction students in piano. Please call the office for information.
The Alessandro Vico Memorial Scholarship
The Alessandro Vico Scholarship was established August 12, 2003 in memory of "Al" Vico. Al was an imaginative, ambitious individual who did things his own way. His musical talent was full of this resourcefulness and was reflected in every instrument he played, including french horn, piano and drums. Unfortunately, his spirit was taken to a higher place before he could realize his dreams. He would be honored to know that he has helped to plant a musical seed in the hands and spirit of a similar individual on their way to the gift of music.
  John and Vera Vico
Interested students and thir families may inquire about the Alessandro Vico Memorial Scholarship by contacting the office.