Application

Application

The Oscar Peterson Program is a scholarship program that will provide high-quality comprehensive musical training, 100% tuition-free, to underserved youth from across the Greater Toronto Area, in an inspiring and supportive environment at the Oscar Peterson School of Music.

Interested students must complete the application form below including the email address of someone who can make recommendation on the student’s musical ability and potential. IMPORTANT: The audition video link MUST be submitted as part of this application - please have this ready before you begin.

Spots are limited – All applications close on September 17, 2022.

Person Submitting Information
Information of the Person Submitting this Application
First Name of Person Completing This Form
Last Name of Person Completing This Form
Preferred Pronouns of Person Completing This Form	She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Let us know the pronoun or set of pronouns that you would like others to use when talking to or about you.
Relationship to Student
Phone Number of Person Completing This Form
Email Address of Person Completing This Form
	I understand that in the situation in which I am not the parent/guardian, I understand that the student’s parent/guardian will be contacted for any future steps and I may be needed to provide contact information.
Student Information
Student Information
Student's First Name
Student's Last Name
Student's Preferred Pronouns	She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Let us know the pronoun or set of pronouns that you would like others to use when talking to or about you.
Age of student
In what grade will the student be for this upcoming school year (September 2022)?	6th grade in September 2022 7th grade in September 2022 8th grade in September 2022 9th grade in September 2022
Music Information
Music Information
What instrument does the student play?
Number of years the student has played the instrument above:
Please describe the student’s training on this instrument (select all that apply):	Individual Lessons Group lessons (including school band or orchestra) Self-taught Play by ear
Please list the orchestras, bands, or ensembles in which the student has currently or previously participated in:
Please list other public performances in which the student has currently or previously participated in (e.g. Church, Community Centres, Festivals, etc.):
Does the student currently rent or own their instrument?	Rent Owned Borrowed None of the above
Is the instrument in good working condition?
Please tell us the name of the student’s current music teacher (if applicable).	(e.g., school music teacher or private lessons teacher)
Please provide the name of the person who will provide a recommendation on the student’s musical ability and potential:	(e.g., school music teacher, or private lessons teacher)
What is the role of the person providing the musical recommendation?	(e.g., school music teacher, private lessons teacher, community member, must not be family)
What is the email address of the person who will provide the musical recommendation?
Student Demographic Information
Student Demographic Information
This information is kept strictly confidential and is used solely to help us identify and prioritize admission for students most in need of our program. The Oscar Peterson Program is following the Toronto Arts Council’s Equity Framework for the prioritization of students from communities designated as Equity Priority Groups.
	Does the student identify as Black, Indigenous, a Person of Colour, Deaf, Person with disabilities, Living with mental illness, or as 2SLGBTQIAP? Yes No Prefer not to answer
	Annual tuition for music lessons is approximately $5,000. All things being equal, is this an expense that is affordable for the student’s family? Yes, this is an expense that is affordable for the student’s family No, this is not an expense that is affordable for the student’s family Prefer not to answer this question
Languages spoken at home:
Audition Video Submission
Audition Video Submission
A reminder that the student’s audition video should be one continuous video, not longer than seven minutes, and should include: A brief introduction from the student about them and why they want to join the Oscar Peterson Program Two contrasting pieces (one fast and one slow) Two scales (see the instrument-specific list here)
Please provide the link to the video of the student’s audition (if you use YouTube, please mark it as “Unlisted”)
Additional Considerations/Questions
Additional Considerations/Questions
Are there any special circumstances you would like us to consider? If you are not the parent/guardian and have their information, please provide it here.
How did you hear about the Oscar Peterson Program?	Music teacher at school Private lessons music teacher Colin Clarke Internet search Social media News Other – specify

Submission
	I certify that all the information provided on this application is complete and correct.

Information of the Person Submitting this Application

Student Information

Music Information

Student Demographic Information

Audition Video Submission

Additional Considerations/Questions

Submission