Wilbur T. Leath, a former bandsman from Fountain County, Ind., left Purdue University Bands a trust fund for the purpose of providing scholarships for students in the band and orchestra. The scholarships - valued at $1,000 - are available to incoming Purdue students for the period of one year and carry the following criteria:

The recipient:

• Must be an Indiana resident
• Must be a full-time undergraduate student
• Must be enrolled in an assigned ensemble as an instrumental musician
• Must complete a successful academic review based on GPA, class rank, and SAT score
• Must participate in an audition process

Auditions are held on February 9th, 2013. An application form is below. Return to the Bands office as soon as possible. Audition slots are assigned on a first-come basis; requests will be honored in order of application.

Audition material should include two two-octave major scales and a prepared selection from the ISSMA group I solo list. Jazz students should request audition materials from Purdue University (765-494-0770) to perform in addition to the group I solo. (Time limit: 6 minutes) Piano accompaniment will not be allowed. Students will also be asked to sight-read. 
If you have additional questions contact Pat Newton at 765  494-0770, Purdue University Bands 712 Third Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2005; or email panewton@purdue.edu.

Click here for 2013 application form

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