2025 Scholarship Applications will be available soon. The chosen students will play with the band in the Spring Concert on May 4th, 2025.
The mission of the Midland Concert Band Scholarship program is to encourage the instrumental band students in Midland County to improve and enhance their musical experiences. Our funds provide private lessons, attendance at a summer camp such as Blue Lake, or helping with the purchase of a new instrument.
Criteria include the musical ability of the student, the completed application and essay detailing their interest and commitment to their school band program, and a statement of intent for what the scholarship will be used for. Band directors also submit a recommendation for the student.
MCB is able to provide several scholarships to Midland County high school musicians each year. MCB also manages the selection process for several endowed scholarships from $500-$1000 in value. Current scholarships are listed below.
Ken and Regina Pederson Endowed Low Brass Scholarship
This award is for a low brass student in a Midland County High School to attend music camp, purchase a new instrument, and continue or begin private study. Students must be enrolled in their high school band program. Selection criteria will include musical ability, participation in one or more school ensembles, evidence of musical leadership, and the recommendation of the school Band Director.
The Pamela Rowe Endowed Flute Scholarship
This award is for a Midland County flute student in grades 9-12 to attend camp, purchase a new flute, begin/continue private lessons, or support music study in college with an emphasis on flute. Selection criteria will include musical ability, participation I one or more school music groups, evidence of musical leadership, and the recommendation of the school Band Director.
Stanford Rowe Endowed Music Scholarship
This award is for a Midland County low brass student in grades 9-12 to attend camp, purchase an instrument, begin/continue private lessons, or attend a college music program with a focus on low brass. Selection criteria will include musical ability, participation in one or more school music groups, evidence of musical leadership, and the recommendation of the school Band Director.
Susan Burgess Memorial Flute Scholarship
This award is for a flute student in grades 9-12 to attend camp, purchase an instrument, begin/continue private lessons, or for tuition if the student is majoring in music. Selection criteria will include musical ability, participation in one or more school groups, financial need, evidence of musical leadership, and the recommendation of the student’s Band Director.
Bruce and Connie Eaton Memorial Scholarship
This award is for a Midland County band student in grades 9-11 who shows talent and interest in musical growth. Criteria for the award will be the required essay, and a recommendation from the student’s Band Director.
Nancy Pollock Directed Scholarship
This award is for a Midland County band student who shows talent and interest in musical growth. Criteria will be the required essay and the recommendation from the student’s Band Director.
Andrea Joan Wirth Directed Scholarship for Percussion
The purpose of this award is to encourage the development of a percussion player in grades nine to twelve. This financial aid will support music camp, lessons, instrument purchase, or college tuition for a music major.
*** Other scholarships may be awarded as funds become available. ***
Any questions or concerns can be addressed via email to sue.gessford.us
