P.A.L.S. 2021: Application

Virtual P.A.L.S. 2021

Due to the continuation of restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aspen Music Festival and School's summer season will be limited in scope. We are unable to offer a full P.A.L.S. program this summer but will be offering a virtual private lesson series through our Virtual P.A.L.S. iteration:

Included in Virtual P.A.L.S. 2021:

Virtual private lessons with an assigned teacher (either local to the Roaring Fork Valley or a former AMFS student who taught in P.A.L.S. in a previous summer and is now teaching virtually)
- Five half-hour lessons for students in grades 1-5
- Five one-hour lessons for students in grades 6-12

NOT Included in Virtual P.A.L.S. 2021:
Due to tight audience restrictions, campus limitations, and careful social distancing measures, some of our favorite parts of the P.A.L.S. program will not be included this summer.

AMFS P.A.L.S. Season Pass: P.A.L.S. students will NOT receive a season pass, discounted concert tickets, or access to concerts/recitals.
P.A.L.S. Events: P.A.L.S. Events (like P.A.L.S. masterclasses, pre-concert chats, backstage tours, and recording sessions) are not scheduled for the 2021 summer.
P.A.L.S. Ensemble Experience: We will not be forming chamber music ensembles in P.A.L.S.

Student Information

Student First Name

Student Last Name

Student Birthdate

Student Gender

Female

Male

Prefer not to disclose/Other

Parent Email (Primary Account Email)

Student Email (if different than the primary, or parent/guardian, email)

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Grade for the 2021-2022 school year: (NEXT school year)

School for the 2021-2022 school year: (NEXT school year)

Have you participated in any AfterWorks programs, either in the 2020-2021 school year or in previous school years? (Check all that apply.)

Beginning Strings

Lead Guitar

Maroon Bel Canto Choirs - during the school year

Maroon Bel Canto Choirs - Festival Summer Camp

I have not participated in any AfterWorks programs before.

P.A.L.S. Division:

Will you be entering college in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year as a Music Major or Minor (Music Performance, Music Education, Music Business, Music Therapy, etc.)?

Yes

No

Which college will you be attending as a music major/minor?

Who will be your primary studio teacher at this college (if known)?

Which college will you be attending? And what will your declared major be?

Instrument

What is your instrument?

How long have you been playing/studying your instrument? (Ex: 1 year, 1 school year, 8 years, etc.)

Do you currently take private lessons?

Yes

No

What is your teacher's name?

If your private lesson teacher partners with the AMFS to teach lessons through P.A.L.S. this summer, would you like to study with him/her? (We will not share this answer with your current teacher.)

Yes

No

Comments: (Optional)

Musical Background

This is a VERY IMPORTANT part of your application! We use the info that you submit here to do the following:

Connect you with a teacher who can best meet your musical needs... right where you are right now... and help you reach your goals. We also want to try to connect you with a teacher who will mesh well with your personality, so help us get to know you!

Inform your teacher as to what they'll likely be doing during your lessons. Is there something you've been dying to learn on your instrument? Do you want to work only on more advanced instrument-specific technique? Do you want to learn lots of new repertoire? Do you want to practice being a duet partner? Do you want to prepare music for your upcoming All-State audition, or Blue Square/Black Diamond test in Beginning Strings, or a solo for the next Lead Guitar Showcase? What IS it that you're hoping to accomplish musically this summer?

You can write a lot, or you can write a little... It's up to you to determine what we should know about you!

We'll share this info with your P.A.L.S. teacher this summer, if you are accepted into the program.

Tell us about yourself!

Musical Background: Please describe your musical experience, both on this instrument and as it relates to your general music education.

Examples of things to include in your musical background statement:

Participation in band/choir/orchestra
Private lesson experience
Participation in Beginning Strings, Lead Guitar, Maroon Bel Canto Children's Chorus, or Maroon Bel Canto Singers
Music awards or honors you've received
Honor ensembles in which you've performed
Previous P.A.L.S. program participation
Music camps you've attended

If you are accepted into P.A.L.S. this summer, what do you hope to accomplish musically? Is there anything you're struggling with in your musical study? What are you loving in your musical study?

What kind of learner are you? How do you learn best? OR What doesn't work in learning situations for you? What kind of teacher would be the best fit for you? (Parents of younger students: You may need to help with this one.)

Parent/Guardian Information

Communication about P.A.L.S. lessons will come through email, so please make sure your email address is accurate!

Guardian 1: First Name

Guardian 1: Last Name

Guardian 1: Relationship to Student

Guardian 1: Email

Guardian 1: Cell / Primary Phone

Guardian 1: Alternate Phone

Would you like to submit contact information for a second parent/guardian?

Yes

No

Guardian 2: First Name

Guardian 2: Last Name

Guardian 2: Relationship to Student

Guardian 2: Email (only if different from the Guardian 1 Email listed above)

Guardian 2: Cell / Primary Phone

Program Cost and Scholarship

Program Cost:

For students in grades 1-5: $150
For students in grades 6-12: $300

A limited number of scholarships are available.

Because the P.A.L.S. program has become so popular, and because we want to serve as many students as possible through participation in P.A.L.S. this summer, we are not able to offer scholarships to all deserving students. Scholarship priority will go to students who demonstrate significant financial need.

Would you like to apply for a P.A.L.S. scholarship?

Yes

No

Your Financial Information

Parents: Please complete this section.

AMFS scholarship eligibility is based off the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines for free/reduced lunch prices. Please answer the questions below so the AMFS can determine if you qualify. If these sections are left blank, we may not be able to consider you for scholarship.

Please Note: There is not enough scholarship aid to meet the needs of all P.A.L.S. students. Not all applicants will be granted scholarship. Completing this application does not guarantee you a scholarship for P.A.L.S.

Do you wish to submit financial information to be considered for a need-based scholarship?

Yes

No

What is your household's monthly gross income? (Gross income is your household's total income received before taxes and deductions.)

What is your household size? (Household size is the number of members in your household supported by your income.)

How many dependents (kids) are in the IMMEDIATE family under age 23? (Do NOT include parents/guardians in this count.)

Please describe your need for a P.A.L.S. Tuition scholarship. Please include any details that might be helpful in determining your level of need.

Questions? Feel free to contact us!

Katie Hone Wiltgen
Dean of Education and Community
khonewiltgen@aspenmusic.org
970 205 5055

Heather Kendrick
Manager of Education and Community Programming
hkendrick@aspenmusic.org
970 205 5057

The P.A.L.S. program is generously underwritten by Les Dames d'Aspen, with corporate support from U.S. Bank.