Entry Number_____

AWARD $250 scholarship. Other scholarships may be awarded at the recommendation of the judges
and with the approval of the Session of The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Oswego.

APPLICATION (1) This three-page form and (2) an original vocal composition for the selected Psalm text
including dynamics, tempo and name of tune along with (3) optional program notes about
the composition and its relationship to the Psalm text. Do not put your name on your
composition or optional program notes, but staple this/these to this form for identification
purposes. Please use a music software program to print out your piece if at all possible.
The compositions will be assigned a number by the Vocal Music Teacher at Oswego High
School and then be referenced only by this number in the judging. Place these items,
unfolded, in a plain manila envelope and deliver or send them to the OHS Vocal Music
Teacher: Mr. John Armstrong 2 Buccaneer Blvd. Oswego, NY 13126 Attn: Psalm
Tune Scholarship Award Entry

SPONSOR The Reformed Presbyterian Church Oswego, New York. For more information, contact Pastor Kit Swartz at 343-7112, OswegoRPC@hotmail.com; 154 City Line Road, Oswego, NY 13126; www.geocities.com/oswego-rpc

ELIGIBILITY Students in grades 9-12 in the Oswego City School District area, including public, private and home school students, who are studying music theory with a certified music teacher.

JUDGING: Dr. Robert Copeland, Professor of Music at Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA and one or two other professional musicians of his choosing.

PURPOSES:

To encourage students in the exercise and development of their compositional skills.

To improve the quality and quantity of our Psalm tune literature.

To introduce and promote Psalm-singing to our community.

NOTES

Right of Use

The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Oswego and The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America will have the right to use the winning tune/s in their worship, fellowship and in future editions of their Psalter.

RPC Students

Students who are members or adherents of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Oswego will be encouraged to participate in this scholarship since officers, members and adherents of the congregation will participate only in presenting the scholarship award and not at all in the compositional instruction or in the selection process.

Entry Number_____

(filled in by OHS Vocal Music Teacher)

Psalm Tune Scholarship Award

APPLICATION FORM

STUDENT APPLICANT

NAME: ___________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: ___________________________________________________

EMAIL: ___________________________________________________

YEAR IN SCHOOL: ___________________________________________________

COLLEGE & CAREER PLANS, INCLUDING HOW THIS SCHOLARSHIP WOULD HELP YOU PURSUE THESE (use reverse as needed or attach a separate sheet)

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

PERMISSION TO USE COMPOSITION In the event that I am awarded a scholarship, I hereby grant permission to the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Oswego and The Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America to use my composition in their worship, fellowship and in future editions of their Psalter. I retain all other rights with respect to my composition.

______________________________ ______________________________ _________________

Signature Name Printed Date

CERTIFIED MUSIC THEORY TEACHER

NAME: __________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: __________________________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________

Remember to enclose your composition!
Deadline is April 1st!

Send to: Mr. John Armstrong
2 Buccaneer Blvd.
Oswego, NY 13126
Attn: Psalm Tune Scholarship Award Entry

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Entry Number_____

(filled in by OHS Vocal Music Teacher)

Psalm Tune Scholarship Award

2^nd Annual Psalm Scholarship Award

Spring 2001

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Text: Psalm 106, verses 47 & 48

from The Book of Psalms for Singing, Psalm 106F, stanza 27

(1973; Pittsburgh, The Board of Education and Publication, Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America)

Save us, O Lord, our gracious God, from heathen lands reclaim,

That we may glory in Thy praise and thank Thy holy name.

Blessed be Jehovah, Israel’s God, to all eternity.

Let all the people say, "Amen." Praise to the Lord give ye.

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