21st Annual SBO Essay Contest
Victoria Wasylak • News • October 1, 2020
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It is a strange and trying time for all of us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. We certainly understand times are tough for you, as it is for us. We have been proud to bring School Band & Orchestra for free for more than two decades and we will continue to provide you with free subscriptions during the pandemic. However, we would like your consideration in these difficult times to help support our efforts here at School Band & Orchestra to keep our information flowing and to provide you with a continuous stream of current and vital information when you need it the most.
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21st Annual SBO Essay Contest
Answer this essay question:
“How has playing an instrument changed for you during the pandemic?”
ENTRY RULES
Answer in 250 words (or less): How has playing an instrument changed for you during the pandemic?
TEN $1,000 scholarships awarded in two categories:
- Five $1,000 scholarships to students in grades four to eight.
- Five $1,000 scholarships to students in grades nine through 12.
Winning school music programs will receive merchandise prizes contributed by Alfred Music Products, Rovner Products, Sabian Ltd., Woodwind & Brasswind, and Yamaha Corporation of America.
HOW DO I ENTER?
Visit sbomagazine.com and click on “Essay Contest 2021” or submit your entry to:
Student Scholarships
SCHOOL BAND & ORCHESTRA
6000 South Eastern Avenue Suite 14-J
Las Vegas, NV 89119
The contest ends December 31, 2020
Along with the essay, please furnish the following information: Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code, (e-mail if available), Telephone, Age, Grade, Instrument Played, Name of Music Teacher/Director, Name of School, Address, City, State, Zip Code, and email for Music Teacher/Director if available. Name and Address of Your Favorite Music Store (optional).
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
For information, visit sbomagazine.com and click on “Essay Contest 2021” or write to Student Scholarships, 6000 South Eastern Avenue Suite 14-J, Las Vegas,NV 89119
