Jerusalem Lodge - Masonic Music Bursary
 

In 1994, Jerusalem Lodge No.31, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of the Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, after inspiration from the Music Department at Clarke High School, established a Masonic Music Bursary of $100 for students who would be continuing their education and studying music as part of that endeavour. Since that time, a Music Bursary has been presented to a student at each of the three original High Schools in the area, when an application had been received from the school.

In 2007, after much discussion, it was decided that the old format and value of the bursary would be changed. To that end, a new Music Bursary was established, to be known as “The Masonic Music Bursary”. This new bursary is for $1000 and will be awarded each year to a successful candidate.

Criteria

Value $1000

The student MUST be a Resident of the Municipality of Clarington

The student Must have been accepted and be enrolled in the First Year of an
Undergraduate Music Degree Program (B.MUS.) at a Canadian University. The Masonic Music Bursary is open to ALL Music Disciplines.

Application - Each student Must complete an Application Form(s).
A Referee Form is also required, which the student will use to obtain
Three(3) Referrals. The Referee Must NOT be a Close Relative or Fellow Student. When applying, the student Must submit an Audio DVD/Tape/CD which has a short selection of your Principal Instrument/Voice. This presentation may be the same as that used for Auditions at the University and will become the Property of the Bursary Committee.

Due Date - All applications Must be Received No Later Than June 1.

Administration - All applications will be sent to the Chairman of the Bursary Committee of Jerusalem Lodge. The Bursary Committee will vet the applications. The Committee may select Expert Opinions and Help from within and outside the Masonic Family, at their discretion. 
The Audition presentation will be adjudicated by Three(3) knowledgeable persons asked to assist the Bursary Committee.

Notification - All applicants will receive a thank you for applying. Only the winner will be notified that they are the recipient.

Presentation - The winner will receive a cheque in the mail from Jerusalem Lodge as soon after the selection has been made as is convenient. As well; a Formal Presentation will be made at an appropriate time at the convenience of the recipient.

Lack of Applications - In the event that no applications are received or a winner declared, there will Not be a multiple Bursary the following year.

Additional Information for Applicants

Audio Audition - Please note that the Audio needs to be of excellent sound quality in order to accurately assess the candidate. It Must be playable on a Home Entertainment System. Although the Bursary Committee recommends a DVD presentation, a Tape Cassette, or CD is acceptable. The audio presentation will not be returned and become the property of the Bursary Committee.

References - Three(3) References from different sources are required. Close Relatives and Fellow Students are Not acceptable. We strongly suggest that one of the Referrals be from someone familiar with your musical ability.

Transcripts - Please include a Transcript of your OAC marks.
            Please include a copy of your Music Certificate(s).

Jerusalem Lodge - Masonic Music Bursary

 - Application and Reference Form - PDF

 - Application Form - DOC

 - Reference Form - DOC

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