The Wind Band Institute will be offering two full
tuition scholarships (value $398 each) for junior high and
high school conductors completing either their first, second
or third year. WBI recognizes the importance of professional
development during these formative years of a teaching career.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Currently employed full-time teaching wind band
2. Completing either first, second or third year of teaching
Application procedure:
1. Submit a brief resumé of undergraduate band activities
and accomplishments. This resumé should include name,
address, phone number and email address.
2. Submit a maximum 700 word essay answering the following two
questions: Briefly describe your philosophy
of wind band music education?
And secondly, please share how you imagine this experience will
help accomplish your professional goals?
3. Applications must be received by May 16, 2008 and may
either be
or 'snail mailed' to Wind Band Institute, Scholarship
Application, PO Box 162, Hawley, MN 56549-8982.
Application materials will not be returned. Those awarded
scholarships will be notified by May 23, 2008. Applicants
are responsible for their own transportation, housing and
meals.
