Principals Arts Future 2014 - South Plantation High School

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
LESLIE M. BROWN
CHIEF PORTFOLIO SERVICES OFFICER
Telephone: (754) 321-2100
Facsimile: (754) 321-2693
(Signatures on File)
July 9, 2014 TO: FROM: VIA: SUBJECT: High School and Center Principals Leslie M. Brown, Chief Portfolio Services Officer Office of Portfolio Services Desmond K. Blackburn, Ph.D. Chief School Performance & Accountability Officer ARTS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Arts for the Future Scholarship Fund is a community-­‐wide initiative designed to promote artistic career opportunities for graduating high school students. Since inception fifteen years ago, approximately $745,000 has been distributed to over 745 high school graduates. Every Broward County Public high and technical school is invited to select graduating seniors who are outstanding in the arts including: theatre, dance, music, visual arts and technical arts (e.g. lighting, sound, set design). Our goal is to award $1,000 scholarships to selected graduating seniors. Your assistance in promoting and communicating this scholarship program through your art, music and drama departments, BRACE counselors and guidance counselors is requested. Scholarship awards will be presented at the Stars on Parade gala celebration on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Amaturo Theater. Please find attached the Arts for the Future Scholarship package. You may copy the forms as needed. The application deadline is January 16, 2015. The original application and three copies should be ponied to Damian Huttenhoff, Director, Athletics & Student Activities, KCW, Third floor. Should you have any questions, please contact Damian Huttenhoff at 754-­321-­2550. LMB/DKB/DH:sw Attachment cc: Brian Kingsley, Chief Academic Officer (Acting) Directors, School Performance & Accountability Leona Miracola, Director, Innovative Programs Marla Armstrong, Curriculum Specialist, Art K-­‐12, Innovative Learning & Arts Joe Luechauer, Curriculum Specialist. Music K-12, Innovative Learning & Arts
Matthew Schroeder, Curriculum Specialist, PE K-12, Innovative Learning & Arts
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
ARTS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SENIOR
PHOTOGRAPH
ONLY
NO OTHER PHOTO
WILL BE ACCEPTED!
DO NOT SEND
COPYRIGHTED PHOTOS!
Student’s Name (print):
(Last)
Date of Birth:
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(First)
Social Security #:
Parent (Guardian) name(s):
Home Address:
Home Telephone Number:
Parent/Guardian Work Telephone Number:
Current High School:
Current Un-weighted G.P.A.:
College/Institution Plan to Attend:
(Middle)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
Circle Student’s Main Artistic Interest:
Visual Arts
Theatre
Dance
Music
Technical Arts (e.g. lighting, sound, etc.)
Arts Scholarship Categories (please check)
Ft. Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club/Parker Theatre:
($1,000 non-renewable award to any accredited college or university. Rotary Scholarship
requires evidence of financial need). The Parker Theatre scholarship is for performing art
students only.
General Benefactor Scholarships (Rose Miniaci, Joe and Wini Amaturo, M.H. Yager
Foundation). ($1,000 non-renewable scholarships to any accredited college, university or
post-secondary art institution).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
1. Please list the cultural art activities you are involved with at your school
(Grades 9-12):
2. Please list all community, school and civic activities you have been involved in
(Grades 9-12):
3. Number of documented Volunteer Service/Service Learning Hours: _________
4. Please list all extra-curricular school activities (sports, clubs, etc.):
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
5. How have the arts influenced your life?
6. What is the role of the arts in your future?
Signature of Applicant
Date
7. Written comments from principal, teacher, guidance counselor.
Signature
Submit all materials to:
Position
School Board of Broward County, Florida
Damian Huttenhoff, Director
Athletics & Student Activities
600 SE Third Ave., Third Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Date
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
ARTS FOR THE FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Work Sample Requirements
All submissions must be original and current work (less than 12 months old). Work samples
(audiotapes, videotapes, CDs, or DVDs) will not be returned to applicants.
Dance
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Format: Videotape (VHS format, standard quality) or DVD; Length: 5 minutes maximum
Label work sample with applicant’s name, dance technique, and date recorded
Include on the videotape or DVD:
o Introduction: state your name and information about the two pieces you will
perform
o Provide two contrasting pieces – can be original choreography by applicant or any
other choreographer
Selection must be cued or track clearly labeled
Group performance pieces will not be accepted
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Theatre
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Format: Videotape (VHS format, standard quality) or DVD; Length: 5 minutes maximum
Label work sample with applicant’s name, selection(s), and date recorded
Include on the videotape or DVD:
o Introduction: state your name and information about the two monologues you will
perform, such as title of play, author, character, etc.
o Provide two contrasting monologues
o Camera should be fixed and stationary with full body visibility
o Filmed against a neutral background
o No costumes
Musical theatre applicants must replace one of the monologues with a piece that
showcases signing voice and, if applicable, movement, dance, and choreography
Technical theatre applicants must include pictures of their designs as well as written
descriptions, and a videotape or DVD showing examples of their designs in a production
Selection must be cued or track clearly labeled
Group performance videos cannot be accepted
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
Visual Art
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Students who apply in the area of Visual Arts must submit a CD with 2 images of their
artwork in a high resolution JPEG.
All images must be original and created within the past 12 months.
CD’s will not be returned.
Clearly label visual arts work sample (CD) with student’s full name, school, art media
and the date created.
The artist release form must be attached.
Artist Release Form
The School Board of Broward County shall have the right to reproduce, exhibit, and otherwise
use the submitted work, in whole or in part, in any manner whatsoever in all media without
limitations. A parent/guardian signature is necessary if the student is under the age of eighteen.
Artist Name (Please print): _________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________
______________________________________ (father/mother/legal guardian) of the minor who
signed this release. The release is entered into with my agreement and consent.
Parent/Guardian Name (Please print): ________________________________________
Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ______
Zip: _____________
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
Music
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Format: Audiotape (of good sound quality) or CD; Length: 5 minutes maximum
Label work sample with applicant’s name, instrument or voice, selection(s), and date
recorded
Include on audiotape or CD:
o Introduction: state your name and information about the two selections you will
perform
o Instrumentalists: provide a performance of 2 contrasting selections of a movement
from a larger work or portion of a single-movement work
o Performance should show command of technique (e.g. appropriate tone,
expression, style, and performance skills)
o Appropriate accompaniment is allowable
Selection must be cued or track clearly labeled
Electronically enhanced performances cannot be accepted
If performing original music, please provide written score
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 16, 2015
Please submit the original application and three photocopies
Supplemental Application for
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club/Parker Theatre
Please complete the following supplemental application form and submit the required
documentation if you are applying for the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Rotary Club and The
Parker Theatre Scholarship funds.
Student lives with (check one): Mother & Father
Father
Guardian
Relative
Specify
Mother
Number of siblings living at home:
Number of siblings currently in college:
Are you employed?
If yes, where?
How many hours a week do you work?
there?
How long have you worked
Approximately total yearly gross income of family (confidential).
$
Include copies of last IRS tax records (1040) for all wage earners including the student
applicant.
Has applicant applied for Federal Student Aid? Yes
No
(If yes, please attach a copy of your Federal Student Aid application).
Do you have a Florida Prepaid Tuition Contract? Yes
No
I certify that all of the statements made with regard to this scholarship application are true and
correct and that false statements will automatically disqualify me from consideration.
Signature of
Applicant
Date
Signature of
Parent/Guardian
Date
Submit all materials to:
School Board of Broward County, Florida
Damian Huttenhoff, Director
Athletics & Student Activities
600 SE Third Ave., Third Floor
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301