Sep 28, 2009
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada announces a $1,000 honorarium for every student in its 2010 orchestra and new scholarship opportunities.
Toronto, ON - September 28, 2009 - To mark its 50th anniversary in 2010, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYOC) is launching an honorarium program for all participants of the 2010 orchestra as well as new Leadership Scholarships for its most advanced students.
An honorarium of $1,000 will be awarded to all students selected for the 2010 NYOC. In addition to this, the NYOC will award six Leadership Scholarships valued at $4, 000 each. All students who apply for the 2010 orchestra will be eligible.
“Although the NYOC has been tuition-free since 2006, our students must still forfeit summer employment opportunities and incur travel costs to attend our program. As part of our increasing commitment to universal accessibility, and as a part of our special 50th anniversary celebrations, we are thrilled to make this announcement,” said Barbara Smith, executive director of the NYOC. “The NYOC is committed to developing and growing the talents of Canada’s future orchestral musicians. By offering these kinds of incentives, we are confident that we will continue to attract Canada’s brightest and best.”
This is the first of among a number of exciting initiatives that the NYOC is planning as part of the celebrations marking its 50-year milestone. Other projects include a new chamber music program and a 50th anniversary concert tour.
Daniel Fuchs, a 17-year-old violinist from this year’s NYOC certainly considers these new additions to be an incentive for auditioning for the 2010 orchestra. He said, “The experience I gained in the summer 2009 was priceless. I can say without hesitation that this was one of the best summers of my life and it was an experience definitely worth repeating. With the $1,000 honorarium and the opportunity to win a $4,000 Leadership Scholarship, I will certainly be auditioning!”
To qualify for the newly established Leadership Scholarship, students must attend a live audition, perform an additional orchestral excerpt and answer a brief essay question. A panel from the NYOC’s esteemed professional faculty will adjudicate the selection process.
Applications and additional information will be available at www.nyoc.org. Students are encouraged to apply early as audition spaces may be limited in some locations.
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