The Merit Music Scholarship is for students ages 8 to18 with prior or current experience studying privately with a music instructor, or have shown exceptional promise as a musician in school or community performances.

This Merit Music Scholarship is 100% funded by the Frederick Community College Foundation Office. Selections in this category will be based on a live audition, the student's written statement, and a teacher evaluation. Refer to the Live Audition section below for details regarding the guidelines. Please be sure note, this application is open through Friday, April 10, 2026.

Contact Us

For specific scholarship information, please contact Dr. Marjory Serrano, Shields Music Scholarship Coordinator, at mserrano@frederick.edu

If you have general questions regarding FCC music classes, programs, and events, please visit frederick.edu/fccmusic or contact us at music@frederick.edu.

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Student Applicant Information

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Reference Information

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This application will be sent to the email address of the reference you provide here. References should be a music teacher or community/school ensemble director. Please be sure the recipient knows this reference request will be arriving to them via email. Important note - this application will be considered incomplete if the reference letter is not submitted by Friday, April 10, 2026.

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Area of Interest

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Live Audition Information

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• Location - Auditions will take place at the FCC Visual & Performing Arts Center in JBK Theater (Percussion in Room F146). 
• Beginner Auditions - Perform two contrasting short pieces (five minutes in length total).
• Intermediate to Advanced Auditions - Perform one or two contrasting pieces or movements to best showcase student abilities (between five to ten minutes in length total).
• Percussion Auditions - Perform two contrasting instruments (five minutes in length total).
  
• Judging - Criteria, along with the student's statement and the teacher evaluation, will include technique, tone, intonation, expressiveness, and stage presence.
• Schedule - Audtion dates include
  Saturday, May 16 - Piano, Voice, Guitar, and Percussion
  Sunday, May 17 - Strings, Woodwind, and Brass
• Look for an email from Dr. Serrano on Sunday, April 26, informing you of the time of your audition.

Important - Please note, students must audition in person on the scheduled day in order to be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to make any exceptions.

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Written Statements

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Applicant Signature

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By signing below, I understand the terms of the scholarship awards, and I certify that all information provided on this application form is correct.

Frederick Community College
Music Lessons & Ensembles
7932 Opossumtown Pike • Frederick, MD 21702
frederick.edu/music • 301.624.2888 

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