Blas International Summer School of
Irish Traditional Music and Dance
Irish World Academy of Music and Dance
University of Limerick
June 19th – June 30th 2017
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PAUL BRADY BLAS BURSARY
Closing Date for Applications: Monday May 1st 2017
Summer School Dates: Monday June 19th – Friday June30th2017
Conditions of the Scheme:
Blas is offering bursaries to attend this year’s summer school at the University of Limerick. The value of each bursary will go towards tuition fees only for the 2 weeks of the programme (please be advised that some bursaries will cover the full tuition fee and some bursaries will be for partial funding toward the tuition fee – this is all at the discretion of the Blas Board). This includes lectures, workshops, assessment and attendance at all concerts. Travel arrangements and accommodation (if required) are the responsibility of the applicant.Details for the extra costs for the week which include accommodation & food are available on the website on the ‘Accommodation’ page.
Applicants must be of Irish Residency/hold an Irish passport
Applicants must have achieved intermediate level of proficiency in their chosen area at a minimum e.g. (music/song/dance)
Payment of the bursary will be made directly to the Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance
Applicants must be age 16 years + (by June 1st 2017 - if under 18 years, written permission of parent/guardian to attend must be submitted at application stage)
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How to apply:
Please complete the attached application form & submit on/before Monday May 1st 2017 to:
Pamela Cotter – Director
Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance,
Irish World Academy,
University of Limerick,
Ireland
Further Information:
Phone: 061 – 202653
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PAUL BRADY BURSARY APPLICATION FORM
Name: ______
Address: ______
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Phone Number: ______Mobile Number: ______
E-mail Address: ______
Date of Birth:______
Area of Interest:MUSIC
SONG
DANCE
Please list your Primary instrument of choice:
______
Your Second instrument of choice:
______
How in your opinion would a bursary to the Blas International Summer School of Traditional Irish Music and Dance be of benefit to you? Please attach a separate sheet in response to this question, tick to confirm that separate sheet is attached.
Please ensure that all items below are attached to your application:
A CV/Resume of arts related achievements to date must be enclosed with application
A sample of work must be enclosed e.g. recordings or other appropriate material. Work will be returned if requested – please supply a self-addressed envelope
Please be advised that an independent selection committee will assess applications for this bursary. Their decision will be final.
If awarded this bursary I commit to fully attend the Blas International Summer School of Traditional Irish Music and Dance for the whole duration of the course.
SIGNED: ______
Closing date: Monday May 1st 2017
Applications to:
Pamela Cotter – Director
Blas International Summer School of Irish Traditional Music and Dance,
Irish World Academy,
University of Limerick,
Ireland
For further information:
Phone: 061 – 202653