As part of our committment to providing the highest standard of music education to the public, we at the Division of Preparatory Studies make every effort to support and nurture the musical development of each of our students. 

For further information on contributing to or establishing these or other awards and bursaries for students studying with the Division of Preparatory Studies, please contact 204-474-9403.

ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Unique to the Division of Preparatory Studies, the Enrichment Program is designed to challenge gifted young students in the areas of voice, piano, and instrumental music. Auditions for the Enrichment Program are held each year in June for admission into the progam for the following event year.  Adjudicators evaluate the auditions, and select students to be admitted to the program.  Those students recognized as being at the top of their level are also awarded tuition credits.  Every auditioning student receives a written adjudication of their performance.  Once accepted, Enrichment Program students commit to attending regular, weekly lessons and participating in a special program of masterclasses. 

Looking ahead and interested in auditioning for the 2013-2014 Prep Studies Enrichment Program? Click the links below for further information regarding the audition schedule and application form.

2013-2014 Enrichment Program Audition Schedule
2013-2014 Enrichment Program Application

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS

The Division of Preparatory Studies is pleased to offer several awards and bursaries to qualifying students for achievements in composition, pedagogy, theory, and performance. 

Ann Lugsdin ARCT Award and Scholarship

Celebrating the life and achievements of Ann Lugsdin, Director of the Division of Preparatory Studies from 1988-2003

The Ann Lugsdin ARCT Award is awarded annually by selection committee to candidate(s) who have been registered with the Prep Studies Division for five successive years, with at least one of those years involving study at the ARCT level.  The candidate(s) have received their ARCT designation within the last two years.

The Ann Lugsdin Scholarship is awarded annually by selection committee to candidate(s) who are enrolled in the Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music as of September, 2010 and have been admitted into the Faculty within the last two years.  The candidate(s) have previously been enrolled with the Division of Preparatory Studies for five successive years.

Further information about the Ann Lugsdin ARCT Award and Scholarship, plus application form (pdf)

Berchmans Loh Scholarship

Congratulations to Subin Cho, flute student of Layla Roberts, who is the  recipient of the 2012 Berchmans Loh scholarship!

The recipient is chosen through an audition process concurrent with the Enrichment Program auditions in June. Eligible candidates have been enrolled for weekly lessons with the Division of Preparatory Studies since at least the previous September, and will be pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Music in the coming September with the intent of becoming a professional musician.   

Download the Berchmans Loh Scholarship application form (pdf)

Ross Houston Award

Celebrating the life and achievements of Ross Houston, celebrated pianist who was the accompanist for the Joie de Vivre Choir from its inception in 2001 to his untimely passing in 2011.

The Ross Houston Award will be given annually to an outstanding piano student who is continuing studies in piano with the Division of Preparatory Studies. The recipient will be studying at either the Grade 9 or Grade 10 Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada level, having received a “First Class Honours” examination result in the contiguous grade in the prior year of study. The prospective recipient will also have demonstrated or expressed an interest in “collaborative piano,” in as much as is reasonably possible considering the age of the student.

We are grateful to Grant Hackman who established The Ross Houston Memorial Fund, which has now reached the endowment criterion and remains open for further contributions. Further details on the award application process will be soon be available.

Helga Anderson Award

Celebrating the ongoing contributions of Helga Anderson, inaugural director of the Joie de Vivre Choir, who continues to teach piano and theory with the Division of Preparatory Studies.

The Helga Anderson Fund is open for contributions. Once Endowment criterion has been reached, the following award will be implemented:

The Helga Anderson Award will be given annually to an outstanding voice student who is continuing vocal studies with the Division of Preparatory Studies. The recipient will be studying at either the Grade 9 or Grade 10 Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada level and have had success in the prior year in the Winnipeg Music Festival and/or the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada examinations. The prospective recipient will also be applying their musical skills to the benefit of the community, in as much as is reasonably possible considering the age of the student.