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KBB Music Midwest Scholarship
KBB Music is very pleased to announce Cambridge-based music director, educator and trumpet player, Michelle Flint, as the recipient of the 2011 KBB Music Midwest Scholarship. more
Congratulations, Michelle! About the KBB Music Midwest Scholarship For over 60 years, the Midwest Clinic has helped and inspired music educators in better pursuing their profession. The annual Conference is the largest of its kind and 'exists for educational purposes exclusively.' It has attracted some of the best music clinicians, groups from around the world, among others. moreThe KBB Music Midwest Scholarship is a professional development opportunity open to all teachers and directors of concert bands and orchestras in New Zealand. Strongest consideration will be given to those whose attendance is likely to create the greatest benefit to Youth Music in New Zealand.
Read Report from the 2009 Scholarship Winner - Hamish Arthur
Read report from the 2008 Scholarship Winner - Alastair Monteath
The KBB Music Midwest Scholarship covers two-thirds of, and up to NZ $4,000:
* Airfares to and from the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois
* Conference cost
* Taxi/Shuttle/Public Transport transfers
* Accommodation while attending the Midwest Clinic
* Meals while attending the Midwest Clinic
65th Midwest Clinic Annual Conference
14-17 December, 2011, McCormick Place West, Chicago, Illionois
2011 KBB Music Midwest Scholarship Application closing date: 30 April 2011
Read articles by the 2009 Scholarship winner, Hamish Arthur, on his experiences at the Midwest Clinic:
"...the Midwest Clinic is the best professional development that a music educator can experience...I encourage anyone with an interest in music education to apply..." - Hamish Arthur, 2009 Scholarship Winner
"I would highly recommend anyone involved in music to apply...it is the best professional development you could ever ask for..." - Alastair Monteath, 2008 Scholarship Winner "You simply must put your name forward...spending six days with 15,000 music geeks is such a joy! this is one of the most general professional development opportunities for a New Zealand teacher." - Katheleen Mulligan, 2007 Scholarship Winner "After fifty plus years in banding I have arrived home inpsired and invigorated." - John Snowling, 2006 Scholarship Winner
How to ApplyApplications for the 2011 KBB Music Midwest Scholarship is now closed. Register your interest for the 2012 Scholarship here.ContactPlease forward all enquiries to Jennifer Hsu at KBB Music.Email jennifer@kbbmusic.co.nz with 'KBB Music Midwest Clinic Scholarship' as the subject Post KBB Music Ltd., PO Box 9788, Newmarket, Auckland Phone 09 270 1663 Fax 09 623 8033 |