John William Tamblyn Endowed Scholarships

Purpose:
This Endowment is established for the purpose of providing scholarships for outstanding students. This endowment is created within The Auburn Foundation through initial gifts from alumni, friends, students and family members.

Dr. John William Tamblyn's love of music has made a profound difference in his life and the lives of Auburn University students and Auburn community members. An Auburn native, Dr. Tamblyn took his first piano lesson at age five; at 13 he played the organ at First Presbyterian Church; as a high school student he also played in a small dance band. Dr. Tamblyn earned two bachelor's degrees from Auburn, one in chemistry and another in music (one of the first offered by the department). he conducted his master's and doctoral work at Eastman School of Music.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Tamblyn served the University community by sharing his love for music -- as esteemed faculty member in the Department of Music and well-loved choir director and organist for Auburn's first Presbyterian Church. He holds emeritus status at both University and Church. In May 1990, he retired due to medical reasons, and though his pace is limited, his zest for life, passion for music and desire to contribute burn as brightly as ever. In recent years he has taught various music classes for Auburn University Academy of Lifelong Learners.

Scholarship Guidelines:
The Scholarship shall be administered in accordance with the following guidelines:

The value of each Scholarship shall be paid at regular intervals during the school year in accordance with normal University policies.
Each recipient shall be recommended to the Auburn University Student Financial Aid Committee by the Department of Music Scholarship Committee. The number and amount of the scholarships to be awarded shall be determined by the SFA Committee, or its successor, and shall be limited to the funds available in the spendable account
To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship a student must be in good academic standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (on a scale of 4.0)* and have demonstrated exceptional musical talent as determined by the Department's Scholarship Committee. A demonstration of financial need is not necessary for this award.
Each scholarship is for one academic year only. However, prior recipients are not disqualified from consideration for this scholarship during subsequent years. In cases where it is determined that the recipient is ineligible for continuation of the Scholarship, a replacement may be named. The procedure for naming replacement recipients shall be the same as for the original recipient.

Auditions:
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in Goodwin Recital Hall, Samford Avenue, Auburn University Campus. The Auditions are open to any Auburn University student enrolled or accepted for enrollment. Primary criteria is a demonstration of performance excellence. Application forms and information are available here, or through the music department office.

General Information

Scholarships are awarded to students attending Auburn University.

The student may be already enrolled or accepted for enrollment.

Scholarship(s) may be used for undergraduate or graduate study.

College seniors graduating during the school year of the auditions are ineligible except for those continuing in graduate school.

Graduate students receiving degrees during the school year of the auditions are ineligible.

Scholarship recipients are required to participate in assigned musical activities of the Auburn University Department of Music for the duration of the scholarship.

A time each year for live auditions will be set by the committee.

Date and place to audition for scholarships for the 2008-2009 school year are:

Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 3:30 p.m.

Recital Hall, Goodwin Music Building

Auburn University Campus

Auditions are open only to the committee and other Department of Music Faculty.

A fully completed application, including "additional information required" described below, must be sent by mail to the Tamblyn Scholarship Committee and must be postmarked by Monday, January 14, 2008. Faxed or emailed material will not be accepted. You will be notified of your audition time by January 30, 2008.

Application form and general information may be secured from the Music Department Office.

All contestants will be notified in writing of the winner(s)

Amounts(s) and number of scholarships will be determined by the Student Financial Aid Committee on the recommendation of the Tamblyn Scholarship Committee.

Audition Requirements

The audition shall consist of the performance of a musical composition of artistic merit, not to exceed ten minutes.

A live performance is required for all contestants currently enrolled at Auburn University.

(Selection must be performed with appropriate accompaniment.)

A live performance is preferable in all cases, but for incoming freshmen and those transferring from other colleges, a high quality tape of a live performance is acceptable.

Upon the completion of all auditions a brief interview by the Scholarship Committee will be held privately with selected contestants, after which winners will be selected and announced.

Additional Information Required

An official copy of all transcripts.

Two letters of recommendation from the applicants primary music teacher and one other teacher. Letters may be sent directly to the committee by the writer, or they may be sealed by the writers, with their signatures or stamps across the seal, and mailed by the contestant.

A biographical sketch

A statement of your musical goals and your commitment to these goals.

A list of works 1) performed

2) ready for performance

A photograph will be required of winners for publicity.

* This grade point average requirement is an officially approved addendum as of September 2003.