Scholarships & Awards
BAMTA is proud to support and recognize outstanding young musicians through our annual scholarship program and our Outstanding High School Senior Award. The BAMTA Scholarship provides financial assistance to pre-college students who demonstrate dedication and talent in their music studies. The Outstanding High School Senior Award honors high school seniors who have shown a sustained commitment to their musical growth and community involvement. Both opportunities reflect BAMTA’s mission to encourage excellence in music education and to invest in the future of our musical community.
Student Scholarships
BAMTA offers scholarship funds for students entering 12th grade and under. The target scholarship amount is $400, though the committee may adjust this based on available funds. These funds are sourced primarily from the Multiple Piano Festival and are paid directly to the student’s teacher for use toward fall semester tuition. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of musical ability and financial need, with financial need being the primary factor. A committee of teachers reviews applications and recorded performances, then results are shared with teachers in June.
Application Requirements
Students, download the Student Scholarship Application. Teachers, download the Scholarship Teacher Recommendation.
Before applying, please obtain a student code from Mitzi Babb. This code will be used—not the student’s name—on all application materials listed below:
- Parental Financial Statement
- Teacher Letter of Recommendation
- Audio or video recording (CD, DVD, or computer file) of the student performing three solo repertoire pieces. The student’s face should not be visible in the recording.
Outstanding High School Senior Award
Due Date: April 10th, 2026
Richard Capp, Chair
BAMTA presents this award to acknowledge the musical achievements of an Outstanding High School Senior. The award will consist of a framed certificate and a gift appropriate to the student’s interest (value approximately $200), or a cash award of $200.
BAMTA members may submit a letter of recommendation for their graduating student(s) who have contributed to the enrichment of the musical community through participation in BAMTA activities, CSMTA activities, community music, high school music activities, church music or other musical venues, camps and festivals at the state and national level.
The Letter of Recommendation should give the student’s name, High School, and reasons for the nomination.
The student should submit a resume listing the student’s music awards, honors, accomplishments, special events and performances in school, the community, BAMTA and CSMTA events. Include post-high school plans if applicable.
The Letter of Recommendation and the student resume must be submitted to:
Richard Capp, 3350 Loyola Ct., Boulder, CO 80305
email: capprj@gmail.com
The award recipient is announced at the May BAMTA meeting.
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