Jessie Montgomery Musicians Scholarship Award
Through a generous donation from the Chu Family Foundation, CMC is proud to offer two scholarships, each worth $6,000, designated for students from underrepresented communities. These scholarships are named for Jessie Montgomery, composer, violinist and educator, who has had a life long affiliation with members of the CMC community. Jessie Montgomery was the 2019 composer-in-residence for the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and was one of the featured composers for the New York Philharmonic’s Project 19. She has been a member of the Catalyst Quartet and PUBLIQuartet, a recipient of the Leonard Bernstein award from ASCAP and a two-time laureate of the annual Sphinx Competition. Jessie is the Mead Composer-in-Residence for the Chicago Symphony through June 2024.
Jessie Montgomery Musicians Scholarship Award
2023-2024 Recipients
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEASON 2023 - 2024
Eligibility
Ages 12 and up
Minimum four years of instrumental study (exceptions may be made by the audition committee).
Must participate in all CMC activities with outstanding responsibility, attitude, and attendance.
Qualifying instruments: All Strings, All Woodwinds, and Piano (Brass may contact info@chambermusiccenter.org for consideration).
Please view our repertoire and audition requirements.
Families must demonstrate financial need as explained in the application.*
Must contribute $100 commitment fee towards tuition.*
*Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed by the audition committee
Scholarship Details
Recipients of the scholarship award will receive full tuition for Season 2023-2024 plus a private lesson stipend.
A stipend for thirty 60-minute private lessons from a CMC approved teacher of their choice.
Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in all CMC programs:
Chamber Music
Orchestra
Solos
Masterclasses
Performances
Must perform on at least 3 CMC SOLOS recitals.
