2008 RICHARD HAROLD COWIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CJAZZ,The Calgary Jazz Association and the Calgary Musicians Association are offering a $1000.00 scholarship to an individual who is a current Local 547 member. This scholarship is to be used to further the applicant's studies in jazz ( i.e. tuition fees, private lesson fees, workshop fees etc. ).

The applicant's proposal will:

- present in a clear and concise manner, the applicant's artistic vision.

- show leadership in the Calgary jazz community.

- show some originality of concept.

- outline how the funds will be used, including a complete budget that includes the Calgary Musicians Association/ C-Jazz scholarship funds as part of the overall funds needed for the project and a timeline for when the funds will be used. A written report that includes the actual expenditures will be required at the completion of the project.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS; March 3rd, 2008

All submissions must include the following:

- contact information.

- a short personal biography, including your artistic vision. - a description of the planned use of the funds, including a timeline for the usage.

- a complete budget for the project, which includes the use of the scholarship funds.

- a CD or CDR of your most recent representative work ( please label the case cover on the spine).

Mail or drop submissions to: Calgary Musicians Association, #5 - 606 Meredith Rd NE Calgary AB T2E 5A8

The successful applicant will be notified on or before March 31st, 2008.

The successful applicant will also be offered a performance contract as part of the 'New' 2008 Calgary Jazz Festival in June, The C-Jazz Carnivale! in September or at another C-Jazz event in 2008

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