Women In Music-Columbus provides opportunities for students of all ages. Individuals and groups visit local preschools and elementary schools to present musical programs and demonstrations. These programs are presented by qualified members/groups who have passed the WMC audition requirements. For more information or to schedule a program at your school, contact mentoring@womeninmusiccolumbus.com.

Three annual competitions provide opportunities for young performers to demonstrate their talents. Click on a link below to find our more about these special events.

Young Artists' Competition (high school and under)

WMC Scholarship for Advanced Music Study (college level)

WMC's Scholarship for Advanced Music Study is open to all students enrolled in a music degree at a local college or university. Auditions will be held on will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2008, and the winners will perform on the March 9th, 2008 public concert "Sundays in the Huntington". Three winners will be chosen. The First Place winner will receive a $1,500 award; the Second Place winner will receive a $750 award, and the Third Place Winner will receive a $300 award. Local professors, professionals and conductors make up the panel of three to four judges.

WMC Scholarship Auditions for Advanced Music Study:

Saturday, March 1, 2008 8 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
Huntington Hall, Capital University

College students, up to age 27, enrolled in a music program in any Central Ohio school are eligible to compete. The competition is open to piano, winds, strings, percussion, and voice. Information will be mailed to college professors and will be available on the WMC Web site (www.womeninmusiccolumbus.com) prior to the competition. Winners will perform on the March 9, 2008 Huntington concert. 

Click here for the current Scholarship Application

For more information call Jennifer Marcellana: 614-485-9024 or email: Scholarship Audition Coordinator.

2008 Winners

First Place $1500:
Samantha Mowery
Soprano
Student at Ohio State

Second Place $700:
Sarah Rhorer
Mezzo Soprano
Student at Ohio State

Third Place Tie $300:
Qian Liu
Piano
Student at Capital University

Honorable Mention:
Alisha Leighanne Miller
Piano
Student at Ohio State

Judges for the auditions were Dr. Carolyn Redman, Dr. Lisa Jelle, Dr. Caroline Salido-Richardson, and Amy Shevrin.

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Young Artists' Competition

Saturday, February 9, 2008
Huntington Hall, Capital University

This competition is for string players, ages 5 through 15. Cathy Wagner is the coordinator for the competition. Her phone number is 614-866-2989.

Questions may be directed to the YAC Coordinator.

2008 Winners

Gold Violin category: Alex Hettinga
Teacher: Mary Irwin

Silver Violin category: Kristina Zhang
Teacher: Michael Davis

Bronze Violin category: Camille Howe
Teacher: Ginny Christopherson

Silver Cello: James Hettinga
Teacher: Cora Kuyvenhaven

Bronze Cello: Sarah Martin
Teacher: Cora Kuyvenhaven

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For more information about mentoring and scholarship competitions contact outreach@womeninmusiccolumbus.com

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