Nester Scholarship

Students from grades 6-12 in the current school year may audition. Pianists are not eligible. Students need not reside in Grosse Pointe. Auditions will be held in late August in Grosse Pointe, date, time and venue to be determined. The selection should consist of one movement from the standard concerto repertoire, unaccompanied. It need not be memorized. A copy of the piece should be provided for the judges. The winner of the scholarship will receive $500 and the opportunity to perform that solo with the Grosse Pointe Symphony.

If interested, please download the entry form (below). Fill out the form and send it to William Hulsker, 1036 Bishop Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI  48230.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joey Coban at 313.909.1057 or email at joeycoban@yahoo.com.

 

 

The Thomas Nester / Bernard Whitley Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the Thomas Nester/Bernard Whitley Memorial Scholarship is to reward talented young people with an opportunity to participate in a symphony orchestra and perform as a soloist with orchestral accompaniment. A secondary purpose is to stimulate interest in participation in the Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra.

The winner of the scholarship will receive $500.00 and the opportunity to perform a solo with the Grosse Pointe Symphony during the concert season. The winner will also be expected to play in all rehearsals and concerts as an orchestra member during the season, for which the winner will receive a stipend (to be determined). Previous Nester winners are ineligible.

 

Background

Mr. Thomas Nester was the founder of the Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra. He always had a keen interest in both the orchestra’s progress and service to the community. Bernard Whitley was a charter member of the Orchestra. He played with the Grosse Pointe Symphony Orchestra for over 35 years. This scholarship fund has been set up in their memory.

 

Eligibility

Students through grade 11 may audition. Only orchestral instruments may audition (Pianists are not eligible). Students need not reside in Grosse Pointe.

 

Auditions

Applicants will be notified by mail of the date, time, and place of the audition. Selections need not be memorized. Applicants must also provide the judges with one copy of each work to be performed. Work(s) to be performed should show a variety of musical periods and styles, and each entrant should be prepared to perform 10 to 20 minutes. At least one selection should have a published orchestral accompaniment. No award will be given if the judges decide that no candidates qualify.

 

Entry Form

This form may be duplicated.

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