Scholarships and GAP Program
Scholarships
The TYO Scholarship Program provides a limited number of partial scholarships based upon the financial needs of the student. Most awards range between $100-$150. The TYO Scholarship Committee, comprised of select members of the TYO Board of Directors, determines the size of individual awards. All applications submitted on time will be reviewed and considered by the Scholarship Committee. Interviews may be requested when more clarity of need is needed. All applications and all interviews are handled in a confidential manner.
Download the Scholarship Application for the 2011-2012 season by clicking here. Download the Scholarship Application Guildelines by clicking here. Please take note that all Scholarship Applications are due in the TYO office by Friday, September 2nd, by 5:00p.m. Late applications will not be considered.
TYO GAP Program
Gradus ad Parnassum: Music as a Stairway to Success
The TYO’s "Gradus ad Parnassum" (GAP) Program provides private lessons and participation in a TSYO ensemble to select young students from underserved communities within Tallahassee. GAP stands for the Latin phrase Gradus ad Parnassum, which translates as "Steps to Parnassus." According to Greek mythology, Mount Parnassus was the home of the Muses —the nine goddesses of the arts. Throughout history, the phrase has been used to refer to books of instruction, or guides to making progress in music. With this reference in mind, the GAP Program’s aim is to provide a "stairway to success" for students who show a gift for music and who have the desire to excel in it. Also, the word "gap" is defined as "a significant difference between two things, attitudes, or perceptions." The TYO GAP Program seeks to bridge the gap between underprivileged childrens’ desire and ability to excel in music and their inability to afford the necessary tools to do so.
To learn more about the GAP Program, CLICK HERE.
TYO GAP Program
GAP Program participants are recommended by local public school string teachers and are subjected to an application and interview process. The TYO is currently searching for GAP Program sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring a child in the TYO GAP Program, please contact Executive Director David Pope at 850.224.8966 or email tyodirector@gmail.com.