The Hanover Wind Symphony
is proud to announce our
2025 Summer Music Scholarship!
These scholarships are open to students with a passion for playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments who are looking to further their playing ability. The scholarships are open to students who are presently in grades 8-11 and who reside in New Jersey. Awards will be based upon a recommendation from their music educator (either public or private), an interview, and an audition. The scholarships will provide an honorarium that can be used to support the student’s musical development. Examples include private study with an accomplished teacher or attendance at an established music program such as an honors ensemble or a summer music program.
Two scholarships will be awarded:
Junior Division:
Currently in grade 8 or 9
Scholarship award up to $500
Senior Division:
Currently in grade 10 or 11
Scholarship award up to $1250
The recipient of the senior division scholarship will also perform with the Hanover Wind Symphony during our 2025-2026 season.
Audition Requirements
All candidates in grades 8 - 11 who wish to apply should provide the following:
- Prepared solo of your choice (no accompaniment).
- Recommendation of school or private music teacher which, speaks to your experience, musicianship, and dedication to music.
- Music resume.
- Essay on your enthusiasm for music in 200 words or less.
- A description of how the scholarship award would be spent.
Note: Family of current HWS members are ineligible to apply. Previous scholarship winners cannot reapply for a scholarship in the same division they were awarded.
Candidates will be interviewed and audition for a small committee of HWS members who will make the final decision.
Application along with teacher recommendation should be postmarked by February 15, 2025.
Auditions will be held in April 2025.
**Scholarship funds can be applied toward private lessons, honors music programs, summer music camps, or other musical activities once approved by the Hanover Wind Symphony Scholarship Committee.
Questions should be directed to Gail Lalk at glalk@verizon.net.
Click here for the 2025 Scholarship Application.
About the Hanover Wind Symphony
One of only a handful of outstanding community-based adult wind bands in New Jersey, the renowned Hanover Wind Symphony (HWS) is a prime example of the power of music and its influence on our lives. The symphonic band, made up exclusively of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments, embraces its mission of bringing "Music to People and People to Music." Its members, though expert in talent, come from all ranks of professions, both inside and outside of music, who desire both an outlet for their creative talents and an opportunity to refine their musical skills. The HWS is diverse in its background, yet singular in its pursuit of musical excellence.
As a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the HWS has played to enthusiastic audiences in and around greater Morris County for over a quarter-century. The volunteer musicians are committed to advancing excellence in the wind band tradition.
HWS members are your neighbors, sharing their passion for music with Community Outreach Programs that include: free and affordable local concerts, joint programs with public schools, collaboration with local nonprofits, programs for children and families, world-class soloists, and outdoor concerts.