Dreadnoughts Unlimited Scholarship Announcement
Posted by: hmoore <hmoore@...>
Kaufman's Flatpicking Guitar Camp. Please note the short window of
opportunity to apply for the scholarship this year.
Dreadnoughts Unlimited (DU) is again offering a scholarship to Steve
Kaufman's 2003 Flatpicking Guitar Camp (hereinafter referred to as
"Kamp") which will be held June 15-22, 2003 on the campus of Maryville
College in Maryville, Tennessee. The scholarship is based on need.
Anyone who wants to learn or improve his or her flatpicking and needs
funding to attend camp is encouraged to apply. Former applicants are
encouraged to reapply. Former recipients of the DU scholarship are not
eligible. We cannot award scholarships to everyone who applies, but we
do have a panel of judges who make every effort to ensure a fair chance
is given to each applicant. Applications will be accepted until March
18, 2003. The scholarship will be awarded by April 1, 2003. Applicants
will need to meet the following criteria:
1. An applicant must be between the ages of 10 - 23.
2. An Applicant must play acoustic guitar, and be interested in
learning to flatpick.
3. A music teacher or a performing adult artist must sponsor an
applicant by appending a recommendation to the application form or by
sending a letter of recommendation.
4. An applicant must return the application form by the deadline date.
5. The scholarship recipient is responsible for his or her
transportation to and from camp.
Application Criteria: Applications must be received by 03/18/2003. An
application lacking sponsorship is considered "flawed" and will be
disqualified. You may request scholarship forms by sending an email
message to hmoore@mchsi.com.
You may also request an application in writing to Dreadnoughts
Unlimited, PO Box 3475, Springfield, MO 65808-3475. an application form
is also included as part of this email in text form. In order to save
time and get your application in quickly, it is recommended that you
"cut and paste" the application into an email or a text file, fill it
out, and return it to hmoore@mchsi.com .
The Kamp is designed to gather musicians of all levels from around the
globe with common goals- learning, playing, eating and sleeping music.
Whether you are a beginner's beginner or a seasoned professional, each
camp's classes and activities will inspire and challenge you. Our intent
is to maintain a non-competitive, learning atmosphere that will
encourage you to grow musically and seek out new ways of flatpicking the
guitar.
The Flatpicking Instructor Team for 2003 consists of Mark Cosgrove, Adam
Granger, Slavik Hanslik, Mike Kaufman, Steve Kaufman, Robin Kessinger,
Marcy Marxer, Chris Newman, Robert Shafer with guests Rob Bulkley and
Curtis Jones.
The cost for Flatpicking Kamp is covered by the scholarship. This
includes all classes, concerts, workshops, meals, and housing. You are
responsible for transportation costs to and from Maryville, TN.
The kamp facilities are on the grounds of the spacious, scenic and
historic Maryville College in the foothills of the Great Smoky
Mountains. The Campus facilities includes dormitories, cafeteria,
concert hall, classrooms, workout facility, chapel, snack bar and "The
Kamp General Store". The sleeping quarters will be in the College
dormitories. There are two beds per room with communal baths. Three
healthy meals will be served daily in a large, buffet style dining hall.
The meals accommodate all tastes including vegetarian.
Family members may attend for an additional fee. This family member fee
covers the evening concerts and room and board only. The scholarship
does not cover the additional fee.
Please see http://www.flatpik.com for more details about the 2003
Flatpicking Camp. For more details about the scholarship, contact
hmoore@mchsi.com
Applications for the scholarship will be accepted until March 18, 2003.
A text version of the application form is below. You may cut and paste
it into an email or a text file, fill it out, and return to
hmoore@mchsi.com. If you need an application form, contact Harry Moore
at hmoore@mchsi.com.
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Dreadnoughts Unlimited (DU) Flatpicking Camp Scholarship Application
Steve Kaufman Flatpicking Guitar Camp
Maryville, TN - June 15-22, 2003
Send this application to Dreadnoughts Unlimited c/o Harry Moore, PO Box
3475, Springfield, MO 65808-3475;
or via email to hmoore@mchsi.com
The reference may be sent under separate cover or in a separate email,
but
it must be received before your application can be considered.
Applications
and references must be received by March 18, 2003. The scholarship will
be
awarded by April 1, 2003.
Name:
Address:
Phone number:
Email:
Date of birth:
Level of expertise (beginner, intermediate, advanced)
How long have you played the guitar?
How long have you flatpicked the guitar?
What are your personal goals on the guitar?
Why do you think you'd be a good DU Scholarship recipient? Please
explain
in detail.
Please explain why you need a scholarship to attend this music camp.
Reference recommendation. This can be from a friend, teacher, etc., and
is
required. It can be sent separately.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Relationship to applicant (i.e., teacher, musician friend, etc)
Please explain why you think the applicant would be a good DU
Scholarship
recipient.