For Private Teachers and Music Specialists

Our organization offers scholarships for brass/woodwind, keyboard, strings and voice. Students in grades 7th-8th and 9th-11th in either public, private or home school in the 5-county area are eligible to audition for the scholarships. Vocal students must be 13 years old on or before March 1, 2025. Vocalists may submit one classical piece and one musical theater piece (no belting) or two classical pieces. Students in grade 12 may audition for the Collegiate Awards for college study. The scholarships may be used to further musical progress: lessons, camp or instrument purchase. The number and amount of the awards given depends on funds raised by members of Grand Traverse Musicale, in addition to contributions from generous donors.

in 2023, GTM awarded 35 scholarshipsL 4 to those in 7th and 8th grades, 22 to those in 9th through 11th grades and 9 to those in 12th grade for a total of $25,900. We are so proud of all the students who audition, and we are very happy that we can help them to expand their musical knowledge. Please encourage your students to audition ~ the experience will help them grow! Please note the major changes in deadlines from previous years’

APPLICATIONS: Apply online on this website beginning January 15, 2025 [Note: students may only apply in one category] Instructions and details available via the button below after 1/15/25.

ONE DEADLINE ONLY FOR APPLICATIONS and AUDITION VIDEOS and FEE ($15) including Essay and Music Copies for Seniors:

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2025 BY 6:00PM - NO EXCEPTIONS.

WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT: MAY 1, 2025. 

WINNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM AT ONE OF TWO RECITALS ON JUNE 12, 2025, AND AT ONE OF OUR AFTERNOON MEETINGS. THESE PERFORMANCES TAKE PLACE AT FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 6105 CENTER ROAD, TRAVERSE CITY, MI.