Oscar Peterson Program Junior Strings 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.

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 we should use when talking to or about your child.
Date of Birth
Name of the school the student will be attending this upcoming school year
	In what grade will the student be for this upcoming school year (September 2025)? 7th grade in September 2025 8th grade in September 2025 9th grade in September 2025 10th grade in September 2025 11th grade in September 2025 12th grade in September 2025
Music Application Information
Music Application 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 provide details.
Please provide the name of the person who will provide a recommendation on the student’s musical ability and potential (cannot be a family member)	(e.g., current 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)
Email address of the person who will provide the musical recommendation?
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
Parent/Guardian Contact Information
First Name of Primary Parent/Guardian
Last Name of Primary Contact
Mailing Address of Primary Parent/Guardian
	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.
Relationship to Student
Primary Contact Phone Number
Primary Parent/Guardian Email Address
Would you like to add an email for the student? If so, please provide it here
Parent/Guardian Secondary Contact Information (Optional)
First Name of Secondary Parent/Guardian
Last Name of Secondary Parent/Guardian
	Preferred Pronouns: She/Her/Hers He/Him/His They/Them/Theirs Let us know the pronoun or set of pronouns that we should use when talking to or about the secondary contact.
Secondary Parent/Guardian Relationship to Student
Secondary Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Secondary Parent/Guardian Email Address
Family Demographic Information
Family Demographic Information
All information is kept strictly confidential and is used solely to help us identify and prioritize admission for students most in need of our program due to low income and/or other family situations, which can be specified below.
How many adults are in the student's household?
How many children are in the student's household?
	Does the student most identify as Indigenous, Black, and/or as a Person of Colour? Yes No Prefer not to answer
	If the student could not be enrolled in a tuition-free music program, would they/their family be able to afford music lessons (~$5,000/year)? 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
Languages spoken at the student's home:
Are there any special circumstances you would like us to consider?
Submission
	I certify that all the information provided on this application is complete, correct, and submitted with parent/guardian consent.

Information of the Person Submitting this Application

Student Information

Music Application Information

Parent/Guardian Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Secondary Contact Information (Optional)

Family Demographic Information

Submission