Merit Application
Merit Application
Applicants name: Permanent Address: City: Mailing Address (if different from above): City: Grade level: Parents name/s: Daytime phone: Email: Evening phone: Parents email: Cell phone: School: Zip code: Zip code: Date of Birth:
We would like to learn more about you. Please answer the following questions, using extra paper if needed:
What instrument(s) do you play? On which instrument will you be auditioning? How many years have you studied this instrument/these instruments? Do you have a private teacher? If so, who is your teacher, and how long have you been taking lessons? If you study privately, how frequent and of what length are your lessons? Do you play in a band, orchestra, or any other ensembles? If so, please list:
How much time do you spend practicing and/or rehearsing (combined) each week? Who are some of your favorite composers?
Who are some of your favorite performers (from any genre, current or past)? What do you like most about him/her?
What are some of your other interests, extra-curricular activities, or hobbies? What are your career goals, musical or otherwise? What is your primary reason for wanting to participate in the MERIT Program? Tell us about an accomplishment that you are proud of. Please include anything else you would like to share with us. How did you learn about the MERIT Program?