Fine Music Radio is a Cape Town-based community radio station that focuses on jazz and classical music. The station is dedicated to providing a high-quality listening experience, from classical and jazz music to outside broadcasts and compelling content.
The FMR Bursary Trust Awards were created by the Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum Foundation with the goal of providing funding to students studying for performance and music qualifications.
The FMR Bursary Programme – Fields Covered
Fine Music Radio invites students to apply for FMR Bursary Trust Awards for the 2020 academic year.
The bursary is awarded to students studying towards a Performance Diploma or Degree in music.
The FMR Bursary Trust Awards are based on categories.
- African Music (vocal/instrument)
- Classical Vocal
- Classical Instrumental
- Jazz Vocal/ Instrumental
busa.hlayiso.com is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Fine Music Radio (FMR) Bursary.
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The FMR Bursary Trust Awards include the following rounds.
The application is a video audition. A final round in the Baxter Concert Hall will take place in July 2024. The competition includes four categories: Classical Voice (vocal), Classical Instrumental (instrumental), Jazz Vocal/ Instrumental, and African Music.
The Preliminary Round performance consists of unlisted YouTube videos that must be pre-recorded and presented to the adjudication. You must include the link in your application. The final round will select up to three applicants from each category.
The Final Rounds will take place in the Baxter Concert Hall on July 20, 2024 (23rd July, 18:30, for Classical Music and 26th July, 18:30 Jazz/African). Fine Music Radio will broadcast the event and each competitor will receive a CD of the broadcast to use for personal non-commercial purposes. Final round competitors are required to provide FMR all details, including the names of the ensemble and accompanists by 10 July 2024.
By applying to this bursary, applicants agree to allow the FMR Bursary Trust to record and use performances at their discretion.
The Adjudication will be the stage where the adjudication committee makes a decision about the candidates. The panel’s decisions are final, and there will be no appeal. The feedback on the decisions is only revealed after the final competition round. The performance scores for the preliminary and final rounds are not combined.
The application will be judged on the basis of general presentation and a balanced program compilation. The instrumentation of applicants in the Jazz or African categories can also be considered.
The ensemble’s leadership is also based on the arrangement of the pieces.
Repertoire applicants are required to produce a program of maximum 15 minutes, with at least two pieces in contrasting styles. In the Classical Vocal Category, at least one operatic aria and an art song must be performed. African Music must demonstrate proficiency on two or more instruments. One of these can be the voice.
The final round should be a repeat of the preliminary round, but with changes.
If submitted by 10 July 2024, a repertoire is allowed. The backline ensemble cannot exceed four people.
Eligibility requirements for the FMR Bursary
Before applying, applicants must meet the minimum requirements (please be aware that if you do not meet all of the requirements your application will not be considered).
- You must be a South African Citizen
- South Africa is the only place you can reside.
- You must be pursuing a Diploma in Music or a Degree in music
- You must be registered in a South African tertiary education institution
How to Apply for the FMR Bursary
The application must be submitted electronically at: Bursary Application for FMR 2024
Enter “busa.hlayiso.com” in the field asking how you heard about the FMR bursary.
Before applying, applicants must read the Bursary Rules(.pdf).
Please submit a clear copy of the following documents along with your online application. (Submission of these documents are mandatory – any missing items may result in your application being disqualified.)
- Proof of enrollment at a tertiary institute (on institution letterhead)
- Please provide references from your current teacher/lecturer (name, number of contact and signature).
- Short biography (maximum 300 words)
- Motivational Letter, describing your career goals as well as how you intend to use the prize money if you are the winner.
- Details of the programme, including composers and arrangers, as well as instrumentation, accompaniment, and composers.
- You can link to a YouTube video that you have not yet posted for the audition. Please take note of:
- The video must be of high quality, and no longer than 15 minutes.
- The video must be in landscape orientation and at 720p resolution or higher with clear audio.
- The video must start with the contestant stating his/her name, and a complete list of the works performed including the title and composer/arranger
- The video must be uploaded (unlisted) to YouTube with the title “FMR Bursary Trust”- competitor’s names – and category
- The video description must contain the names of the composers and works by the competitors.
The deadline for the FMR Bursary is December 31, 2009.
14 June 2024.
Please submit your application before the deadline to be considered.
Contact the BURSARY Provider
Fine Music Radio can be contacted directly for any questions regarding this bursary program:
Email: [email protected]