We Still Have Time and urgently need your help! We have students who are in need of sponsorship to participate in our Music College Tour and to take advantage of the invitation to perform in Lincoln Center on March 4, 2012. We will depart Houston March 2nd and return March 6th. Please assist us in making these students' dream a reality by sponsoring one or more of them in part or whole. We welcome any and all contributions; No amount is too small. Thank you so much for your consideration and support. Please feel free to mail your pledge to:
The Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation
1320 Main
Houston, Texas 77002
Attention: Music College Tour and Lincoln Center Performance
Or You May
A Tribute to the Big Band Era:
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"The National performing Artists Conrad O. Johnson Regional Youth Orchestra showcased some extreme talent and I do not think words can do their performance justice. It was incredible to see people from elementary through high school play with such emotion and vigor."
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2011 Scholarship Recipients
Name: Marcus D. Bell
High School: Westbury Christian
City: Houston, TX
Instrument:Tenor Saxophone
College: Prarie View A&M
Name: Mar'Keda Gould
High School: Atascocita
City: Humble, TX
Instrument: Trumpet
College: Wiley College
Name: Oren J. Forest
High School: Humble
City: Humble, TX
Instrument: Trumpet
College: Wiley College
Name: Vincent B. Morris
High School: North Shore Senior
City: Houston, TX
Instrument: Piano/Clarinet
College: North Texas State
2011 Rheuben-Allen Saxophone Winner
Chelsia Blackmon
With Rheuben-Allen Vice President Mr. Rick Izumi (right) and Performing Artist Justin Klunk (left)
Scholarship Application Requirements
Submission Deadline: Postmarked on or before July 31, 2012
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Must be a December 2011 High School Graduate (1st year college student) or May 2012 graduate.
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Must provide:
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Letter of Recommendation from the Band or Fine Arts Director
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Letter of Recommendation from School Administrator or School Counselor
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Copy of Letter of Acceptance from College/University of choice
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Complete the attached Scholarship Application
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Submit a 1-page essay detailing the importance of this award, expected use of the funds, future goals and a notarized commitment to return in 2013 for a personal update, (i.e. how did the award help in the first year in the attainment of his/her goals) and a personal performance on a date agreed upon between the recipient and committee
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Official High School transcript.
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Applicant's photo
Rheuben Allen "Share Your Soul" Saxophone Give-away
Application Requirements
Submission Deadline: Postmarked on or before July 31, 2012
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Must be a 7th thru 12th Grade Student in the Fall Semester of 2012
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Must be able to sight read
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Must provide a Letter of Recommendation from the Band Director
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Complete the attached Rheuben Allen Saxophone "Share Your Soul" Give-away Application
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Must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
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Must have demonstrated a passion for the arts
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Must provide a notarized written commitment to perform with The Conrad O. Johnson Youth Orchestra for a minimum of one year or forfeit the instrument
Sponsorship
We would greatly appreciate your support in assuring the continuance of Prof. Johnson’s vision and legacy of excellence for our youth in their artistic, musical, and life endeavors, by getting a tax deductible fiscal or in-kind contribution to us. In addition to you or your organization being given participant privileges for the events, your generous support for these endeavors will be highlighted in pre and post event notices in local media outlets, such as the Houston Chronicle, The Defender, radio and TV, etc. Please contact the Conrad O. Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation using the contact information located here, or fill out the linked form and mail your donation today. Alternatively, you may donate via PayPal below.
About Our Programs
Music and the fine arts - in particular the unique American art form of improvisational jazz - offer opportunities to motivate and provide youth with skills essential to their future roles as leaders in their chosen fields of endeavor. In this regard, the mission of the COJ Music and Fine Arts Foundation is to encourage the development of young people in the Gulf Coast area through the support of educational programs that nurture and promote their artistic abilities. The resources of the Foundation are likewise used to supplement the ability of school-based music programs to provide the resources essential to our youth exploring, developing and refining their artistic talents. The principal programs supported by the foundation are presented in the form of workshops, master classes, seminars, group lessons, and scholarships. The specific programs are outlined here.