Scholarships
The Buffalo State College Music Department is pleased to offer music performance scholarships to musically and academically qualified instrumentalists and vocalists who wish to major in music or music education.
Awards range in size from $500-$1,500 per academic year and are renewable for a maximum of four years. For renewal, students must maintain a college GPA of 3.0, show progress toward attaining the degree, and have the continued endorsement of the Music Faculty.
Musical qualifications are assessed at the entrance audition and interview with the music faculty. Academic qualifications include a high school average of no less than 87 percent and a minimum SAT score of 1020.
Every student who auditions for entrance to the Music Department, who is academically qualified, will automatically be given scholarship consideration. Written notification will only be sent to those who receive a scholarship offer. Award amounts are based on both musical and academic qualifications, available funding, and the current needs of the Music Department.
Andrew Brown Choral Arts Association
This scholarship was established to promote Andrew Brown's ideals and to continue his legacy for students at Buffalo State College. The award is to be presented annually to an enrolled Buffalo State College student with a major in music or music education with a GPA of 2.5 or above. The student must be an active member of one of the music ensembles in the Music Department, have demonstrated service to the college or community, and have a commitment to promote music education to all.
Paul R. Homer Endowed Music Scholarship
Established in celebration of Paul Homer's seventy-fifth birthday, this award will be presented annually to a student with demonstrated talent in music performance, as determined by juried critique. Student must be a sophomore (45 to 59 credit hours), maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in his/her major, and 2.5 overall, and demonstrate musicality based on juries.
Mary A. Mancuso Scholarship
Established by Chuck Mancuso, Professor of Music, in memory of his mother, Mary A. Mancuso. This award is to be given annually to a student who exhibits excellence in the pursuit of scholarship in the areas of American popular music and film. The recipient of this award will be selected by Professor Mancuso from among students in all of his classes.
Lenore Rollett Wright Award for Achievement in Music
Established in fall 1998 by Lenore Rollett Wright and her daughter, Laraine Wright, in honor of Lenore Rollett Wright and in commemoration of her lifelong love of classical music. This award is to be presented annually to a senior in music who is nominated by faculty for his or her outstanding instrumental or vocal performance, or outstanding academic achievement in the music curriculum at Buffalo State College. (Lenore Rollett Wright died in November 1999). Read more about this scholarship (PDF, 56KB).
