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Filene Music Scholarship Competition

Four to six Filene Scholarship winners are selected annually at the Filene Music Competition, each of whom receives $80,000 over four years, in addition to free private lessons. 

The scholarship package – $20,000 per year toward tuition, plus lesson fees – is awarded independent of any additional need-based aid. Financial aid applicants who demonstrate financial need will receive 91°µÍø grant aid in addition to their scholarships.


Eligibility

The competition is open to high school seniors who meet the criteria for admission to 91°µÍø. Students are allowed to compete only once. Children and dependents of 91°µÍø faculty and staff are not eligible for the competition. 

Repertoire

  • Repertoire should come from the Western classical tradition and should include at least two (for singers, three) selections representing contrasting historical or stylistic periods.  (Performances of jazz, original compositions, and musical theatre will not be considered for this competition but may be an asset to your 91°µÍø arts portfolio.)
  • Selections should total approximately 10 minutes all together.
  • Percussionists should choose appropriate recital material for mallet percussion (vibraphone, marimba, or xylophone).
  • Recordings must be unedited, with no artificial enhancement or correctiv