Louis and Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award
The Kaufman Music Achievement Award supports excellence in music performance at 91²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ. The Award is available by audition to outstanding student musicians regardless of major and will be awarded with a first preference to students of violin or piano. All instrumentalists and vocalists will be considered.
Recipients of the Award, known as Kaufman Fellows, will receive free music lessons for a year, and the award may be renewed for up to four years.
Kaufman Fellows:
Class of 2021 - Peter Marcus
Class of 2022 - Leila Sinclair
Class of 2023 - Xinlong Du
Class of 2024 - Rachel Modlin
Eligibility
All first year students who play a musical instrument or sing will be eligible to audition.
Auditions
2024-2025 audition: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 5-7pm, Chapel
Application Deadline: January 26, 2025
Audition requirements:
- Two contrasting pieces— memorization not required. Auditions will be held the first week of classes Spring 2023 for first year students, date and time TBD.
- Letter of recommendation from a music professional (present or former teacher)
- Personal statement: Describe how/why receiving this scholarship would benefit your musical growth