Rick Burgess Music Scholarship Application
The Rick Burgess Music Scholarship Award was created in celebration of Rick Burgess who passed away on March 2, 2009.  He left his mark on Ann Arbor’s culture as a jazz pianist and restaurant-club owner. Rick, a Chicago native, graduated from the University of Michigan School of Engineering in 1961, but decided to pursue other interests.

His formal music education was with the great aficionado Lloyd Reese at his Conservatory in Los Angeles. Reese trained such greats as Charles Mingus, Harry Carney, Ben Webster and Art Tatum.

Rick’s profound love of jazz was rooted in the creativity of each performance. He drew his greatest inspiration from the works of Bill Evans and the legendary Thelonious Monk. Jazz’s spontaneity provided the perfect medium for Rick’s creative mind. He gave each of his performances a life of its own.  

For decades, Rick successfully shared his passion with this community by creating a live stage for jazz musicians of any genre, including many young talents from local high school jazz programs.

The purpose of this scholarship is to support expenses relating to enhancing an AAPS student's ability for jazz performance.

This scholarship is available for Juniors and Seniors at any AAPS High School.

One Scholarship will be awarded for up to $1,250.

The scholarship can be used towards the following expenses:
--Music camp
--Lessons
--Upgraded instruments
--Sheet music
--Other related enhancements.

**Please note:** The scholarship cannot be provided to the student but will instead be provided directly to the company or organization related to the expense.

To apply for this scholarship you will need the following:
--An essay describing your musical background, awards and honors and how jazz has influenced you.
--A music sample (Max 5 minutes with as least 45 seconds of solo)
--A letter of Recommendation

Scholarship Application Deadline is Friday, April 12 at 5pm.
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Email *
Your Name (First and Last) *
Your phone number: *
Mailing Address Street *
City, State and Zipcode *
What Ann Arbor High School(s) do you attend? *
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What is your current grade? *
Only current Juniors and Seniors are eligible for this scholarship.
Please type your initials to acknowledge that you will answer all questions honestly and to the best of your ability: *
Rick Burgess Long Essay: Describe briefly your musical background and training. Include formal instruction, ensemble experience and informal experience. Please list any awards, honors or acknowledgments that you have received. Tell us how jazz music influences you. *
Rick Burgess Music Sample Link: Please share a link to your music sample (Max 5 minutes with at least 45 seconds of solo). *
Please describe what will be purchased with the Scholarship funds: *
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How much will this item, activity or service cost? *
Please provide additional detail about what you would like to purchase with the funds. *
PLEASE NOTE that the scholarship funds will be provided directly to the company or organization and will not be given directly to you.
Please provide a website link with more information about this purchase (optional):
What company/organization would you purchase these items, activity or service from? *
PLEASE NOTE that the scholarship funds will be provided directly to the company or organization and will not be given directly to you.
How will purchasing these items, activity, or service enhance your ability to perform jazz? *
Rick Burgess Letter of Recommendation: Please have your recommender email a letter of recommendation to studentscholarships@a2schools.org. *
Recommendations must be received by the scholarship deadline of April 12, 2024.
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