Scholarships and Bursaries
EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
JOHN GOSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
RACHEL JOY BROWNELL MEMORIAL BURSARY
Barrie Cabena Music Scholarship
EXAMINATION SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
Awards are made on the results of the examinations. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, a candidate must pass both the Practical and Paperwork examinations at the same session, and the average mark must not be less than 75%.
The Willan Scholarship
$800 for the highest marks in the Fellowship examination
$700 for the highest marks in the Associateship examination
The Kathleen Williams Scholarship
$400 for the highest marks in the Colleague examination
$200 for the highest marks in the Service Playing examination
The John Sidgwick Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 for the highest marks in the Professional Diploma in Choral Conducting, to be applied to further studies in choral conducting. This will be given to the candidate on presentation of proof of registration in an accredited course in choral conducting within the following four years.
The Rollinson Prize
$200 for the highest marks in written work in Associateship, provided that the average mark is not less than 75%.
The Charles Peaker Prize
The prize consists of Volumes 1 and 2 of Organ Music in Canada and will be awarded to the second-place overall successful candidates in the Associateship and Fellowship written and practical examinations.
The Doreen Porter Prize
$300 for the highest marks in the test portion of the FRCCO Practical examination.
The Ruth & Ralph Barker Prize
$250 for the highest marks in the test portion of the ARCCO Practical examination.
The Heather Spry Prize
$300 for the highest marks in written work in Fellowship, provided that the average mark is not less than 75%.
JOHN GOSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded every two years in the even numbered years, the John Goss Memorial Scholarship is in memory of the late John Goss, FRCO, former conductor of the National Ballet of Canada and relative of his namesake, the British composer Sir John Goss. The scholarship of up to $4,500 is awarded to an individual for advanced organ study outside Canada. The winner must intend to return to Canada to pursue his/her career. Past winners have been Peter Nikiforuk (1988), John Charron (1990), Sarah Macdonald (1992), Andrew Henderson (1996), Brennan Szafron (1998), Craig Humber (2000), Jonathan Oldengarm (2004), Stephen Fraser (2006), and Ryan Enright (2008).
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
Canadian citizen.
Aged 30 years or less as of June 30, 2010.
Member of the RCCO.
Associate diploma of the RCCO or equivalent or superior qualifications.
Graduate from a university, conservatory or college after June 2007.
Intend to return to Canada for the purpose, though not necessarily the exclusive purpose, of performing on the organ.
Applications, to be considered complete, must be submitted by April 30, 2010, and include the following:
A resumé.
A specific plan of study listing the institution or individual that the applicant intends to study at/with.
Three references. These references should attest to the candidate's ability, potential and financial need.
A cassette or CD recording of the three required works listed below. The three works must all have been recorded between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2010. Each work must be presented with no splicing or editing. The cassette must be accompanied by a written statement, signed by a witness, that the recording is the applicant's own work. The following three works are required: BACH: An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653; REGER: Toccata and Fugue in d/D, Op. 59, Nos 5 & 6; one other piece chosen by the applicant.
Questions should be addressed to the RCCO National Office, 204 St George Street, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M5R 2N5, Tel: (416) 929 6400,
Fax (416) 929 2265, email: manager@rcco.ca.
THE LORNA & MURRAY HOLMES SCHOLARSHIP
The Lorna & Murray Holmes Scholarship is available annually, providing $1,000 to a student entering a programme of organ or church music studies at a Canadian University. Preference will be given to students beginning undergraduate studies. Applicants must hold membership in the College. A letter of application must be accompanied by proof of acceptance at a Canadian University, two letters of reference from people able to assess the candidate's suitability for the scholarship and a list of the applicant's academic and musical achievements and awards.
The deadline for application is June 15, 2010. Complete applications should be sent to: The Lorna & Murray Holmes Scholarship, c/o The Royal Canadian College of Organists, 204 St George Street, Suite 202, Toronto, ON M5R 2N5.
RACHEL JOY BROWNELL MEMORIAL BURSARY
Rachel Joy Brownell was born and grew up in rural Manitoba, moving later to the village of Port McNicoll in the southern Georgian Bay area around the early 1920s. She remained there until her death in 1999. She died just two weeks short of her 103rd birthday. In spite of the isolation in which she lived, she had a positive outlook and was highly motivated to learn and she gladly passed along her skills and knowledge to others. This annual bursary of $600 for 2009 is given by her son George Brownell and her granddaughter Kathryn Brownell.
Purpose of the Bursary: To expand the musical horizons of organists from isolated communities by allowing them to attend the annual RCCO National convention where no option to do so would otherwise be available.
Qualifying criteria:
Current member of the College in good standing.
Preference will be given to applicants who live over 500 km from site of this year's convention in Victoria but those who live closer will be considered.
May hold Service Playing Certificate or CRCCO, but not Associate, Fellow or other post-secondary diplomas or degrees.
Preference will be given to applicants who have never before attended an RCCO Convention.
Preference will be given to females over the age of 45, but male and younger candidates will be considered.
Deadline for Applications: March 31, 2010.
Interested members of the College who qualify should write a letter of application to the Chair, College Development Fund, RCCO, 202-204 St George St, Toronto ON M5R 2N5.
Scholarships and Bursaries offered by Centres
Barrie Cabena Music Scholarship
The Waterloo-Wellington Centre administers the annual Barrie Cabena Music Scholarship. Its purpose is, firstly, to honour the contribution made to excellence in church music in Canada by Barrie Cabena, composer, teacher, performer, and secondly, to assist a deserving student(s) in the formal study of organ, church music, and/or composition at the post-secondary school level.
The Barrie Cabena Music Scholarship Fund was initiated by the Waterloo Wellington Center of the RCCO in 2004 on the occasion of Dr. Cabena’s 71st birthday. Contributions may be made to the “RCCO Cabena Scholarship”. Receipts will be issued by the RCCO National Office.
Full details are found on the downloadable application form.