Monday, February 22, 2010

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Music Students,
Below are some of the Scholarships that are available to you. Don't forget to checkout the website for more. Scholarship Information
  1. Scholarship Name: Dylong-Beader Art/Music Scholarship
    Awarded to an outstanding returning student(s), majoring in the fine arts curriculum (art and music). These full-tuition scholarships were established by the estate of Hillary A. Dylong.
    Amount to be Awarded: $1,500

  2. Scholarship Name: Stella Elkins Tyler Art/Music Scholarship
    Established in memory of Stella Elkins Tyler, former owner and resident of Tyler Hall/Neshaminy Farms, by her family. Applicants must be current or returning students at BCCC, majoring in either art or music. Students must be in good academic standing and should demonstrate an insatiable curiosity and passion for the arts as determined by the Department of the Arts faculty.
    Amount to be Awarded: minimum $1000 each

  3. Scholarship Name: Legacy Scholarships
    Awarded to students with a range of achievements in many fields chosen annually according to criteria proposed by the College's academic departments and student clubs and organizations. Established in 1999, there are currently 46 legacy scholarships awarded at the College's Honors Convocation in May.
    Amount to be Awarded: one 3-credit course at in-county tuition rate

  4. Youth Orchestra of Bucks County Music Scholarship
    The scholarship is open to all students who are majoring in the music program in the Department of the Arts. Applicants must be first-year/freshman students (total of 30 credits or less) who complete their first year of the music program by the end of the spring semester. At the time of application, students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Preference is given to applicants who show financial need.
    Amount to be Awarded: $1,345

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Upcoming Performances - The Philadelphia Orchestra



February at The Philadelphia Orchestra is filled with concerts everyone will love. From full orchestra concerts to family and chamber performances, there is not an event you won’t want to miss. Tickets are now available for the following concerts!

The Firebird
Friday, February 12 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 13 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 14 2:00 PM
Tuesday, February 16 8:00 PM
music+ spoken introductions from stage
Andrey Boreyko Conductor
Louis Lortie Piano
Barber Night Flight
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2
Kancheli "Morning Prayers," from
Life without Christmas
Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird (1911 version)


Philadelphia Premieres
Thursday, February 18 8:00 PM
Friday, February 19 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 20 8:00 PM
Rossen Milanov Conductor
Angela Brown Soprano
Barber Overture to The School for Scandal
Danielpour A Woman's Life
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3


Chamber Music ConcertSunday, February 21 3:00 PM
Perelman Theater
Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra


Brahms's Violin
Thursday, February 25 8:00 PM
Friday, February 26 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 27 8:00 PM
Sunday, February 28 2:00 PM
Charles Dutoit Conductor
Janine Jansen Violin
Brahms Violin Concerto
Shostakovich Symphony No. 11 ("The Year 1905")

Monday, February 1, 2010

ALLEN KRANTZ to Perform here at BCCC

Allen Krantz
Composer and guitarist Allen Krantz will be giving a presentation at 12:30pm on Thursday, February 4 in MMMC001. Mr. Krantz will perform excerpts from his compositions and will speak about diverse musical topics as guided by interaction with the audience.

To learn more about this outstanding musician, check out the following http://www.concordiaplayers.org/Krantz.htm