Jon Hawkins Award
Jon Hawkins (1965-91) was a Life Member of the IHS, just starting his career as a professional musician when he met his death in a traffic accident. His parents, Neil and Runa Hawkins, established this award as a memorial to their son. A biography of Jon Hawkins appears on page 108 in the October 1992 issue of The Horn Call.
The purpose of this award is to encourage the attendance of deserving, highly motivated horn students at the annual IHS symposiums, where they can be intensely exposed to state-of-the-art levels of performance, pedagogy, equipment, and resources.
Award: One award up to $1,500 (US) to be used for the registration fee, room, board, and travel costs to the 2012 IHS Symposium. In addition the award winner will:
- receive instruction from at least one symposium artist, in the form of a private lesson and/or masterclass;
- give a solo performance at the Symposium;
- receive a copy of Werner Pelinka’s Concerto for Jon;
- receive a one-year IHS membership.
Age Requirements: Hornists less than 24 years of age on May 15, 2012 may apply.
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted to the
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. A complete application must include:
- A completed Hawkins Memorial Award Form (must be logged in to access online application). The application includes three short essays.
- A recording of the applicant’s playing including at least two contrasting works that represent a range of the applicant’s performing abilities.
Judging: The winner will be selected on the basis of performance ability, a demonstrated need for financial aid in order to attend the upcoming workshop, and personal motivation.
Deadlines: Completed applications must be received by the IHS Executive Secretary no later than March 26, 2012. Applicants will receive notification of the awards by April 25, 2012.