c/o Quincy High School, 100 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA 02169

October 27, 2021

Dear QPS Band Parent,

Quincy Band Boosters has created a scholarship fund to help parents of motivated band students pay for the
cost of private music lessons. The one-on-one music learning experience of private lessons is the most effective
way to build musical skill and confidence in young students.

The scholarship covers up to $150 toward a term of at least ten lessons. Scholarships for “specialty instruments”
may cover up to $250, but must be recommended and approved by your student’s band teacher/director. The
remaining balance of the lesson cost to be paid by the student's parent/guardian. For the 2021/2022 school year,
scholarships for woodwind, brass, and percussion players may apply for either in-person or online lessons.

How to apply:

1. Quincy band students in grades 4 through 12 are invited to apply for the scholarship.
2. The online application form must be filled out and signed by both student and parent. Visit
www.quincybandboosters.com/lesson-scholarship.
3. Students must also submit their answers to the three questions asked of students on the application.
4. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and as long as funds are available.

Additional details:

● If your application is accepted, your next step is to arrange for private lessons with your choice of teacher.
A list will be provided of local approved private teachers with contact information.
● Parents should contact teachers and arrange lessons to start within two weeks of notification of acceptance.
● Total lesson cost, scheduling, and balance payment terms will be decided upon by you and your teacher.
● The teacher's primary specialty must be in the instrument that you play.
● Parents will be held responsible for the full cost of any lesson missed without 24 hours’ notice.
● Scholarship checks will be paid directly to the private teacher.
● We ask parents to support the program by joining us at QBB meetings, fundraising, or volunteering at a
band or QBB event, during the 2021-2022 school year. High school students may fill this request instead
of parents if they choose.
● Questions may be emailed to quincybandboosters@gmail.com.
We are extremely excited to be able to offer you this wonderful opportunity!

Lori Hagborg (QBB Founder and Past President), John Toler (QBB President), Meredith Earnest (QBB SrVP),
Liz Tolini (QBB VP and Scholarship Chair), Mark Magnarelli (QBB Treasurer), Kristen Wilson (QBB Secretary)

The Quincy Band Boosters is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and works to support, but is separate from, the
instrumental music program of the Quincy Public Schools.

Check us out online: www.Facebook.com/QuincyBandBoosters -or- www.quincybandboosters.com