EmailMe Form - RISING STARS AWARD Educator Nomination Form

RISING STARS AWARD Educator Nomination Form

This nomination form is for the 2023-24 school year.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION SUBMITTAL: October 1, 2023

Infinite Music™ Rising Stars is a music-merit award program granting private music lessons which emphasize preparation, courage, critical thinking, and perseverance while providing an invaluable opportunity for students to improve their instrumental or vocal skills. This award is available to students that are enrolled in 7th–12th grades (public middle and high schools).

There is no cost to apply; this award is fully funded by Infinite Music and its sponsors. Each year, award amounts are based on the endowment and grant dollars available.

Who Can Nominate
• Public school teachers and music teachers, counselors, administrators, and youth organization educators.
• Nominator may not be the recipient of lesson funds.
• As an alternative, there is a student application that they can fill out, along with their parent at this link: InfiniteMusic.org/rising-stars-program.
Rising Stars™ Program Goals
• Provide financial support for individual or small group instrumental/vocal lessons.
• Improve recipient’s musical proficiency and the associated benefits of music.
• Foster musical interest and enhance lifelong learning.
• Create the opportunity for peer mentorship.
• Participate in a performance opportunity with other Rising Stars™ award recipients.
Student Nominee Criteria
• Student must be between 12 and 18 years of age and enrolled in 7th–12th grades by September 1, 2023.
• Student must have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
• Students must show proficiency and dedication to advancing in their chosen instrument (all band instruments including voice and strings).
• Student currently must not be receiving private music lessons.
• Student must be a resident of San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara Counties.
Form Instructions
• Rising Stars™ Nomination Deadline: October 1, 2023, 12 midnight.
• Please enter student information in the form fields directed below. One form per student. Form fields noted with a red asterisk are required information.
• Nominators may nominate more than one student, up to ten.
• Please note these are nominations only and not a guarantee of selection or award. Nominations will be reviewed by the IM Rising Stars Selection Committee; awarded recipients and their parent/guardian will receive notification in early November 2023.
• Questions? Contact Infinite Music, 805-225-1899 or email support@infinitemusic.org
Student's First and Last Name *
First Last
Student's Age *
Student's Grade *
Student's School *
Student GPA (if known)
Instrument/Voice *
Skill Level *
List all other instruments the student plays, if any *
If none or unknown, write "none."
Is the student’s parent or guardian aware of this nomination? *
Yes
No
Their contact information, if available, will expedite the nomination process.
Parent/Guardian Name
First Last
Parent/Guardian Phone
### - ### - ####
Parent/Guardian Email
Please describe why you believe this student is deserving of this award.
Define the area(s) of music this student shows musical promise. Music proficiency and dedication to learning are equally important considerations. *
Provide any personal information you are aware of that defines a student’s background, family life, and character, and any additional information that demonstrates that this student will benefit from this award (including financial status, as special consideration will be given to students from low income households). *
Is this student currently receiving private lessons? *
Optional: If possible, please provide any music teachers you recommend to further this student’s musical education. Please include any relevant contact info.
Nominator Contact Information
Name *
First Last
Role *
School or Organization *
Mailing Address *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code
Best Phone *
### - ### - ####
Email *
We appreciate any further comments you wish to share about this student.
To learn more about Infinite Music, please visit our website, InfiniteMusic.org. Our Rising Stars Selection Committee will review nomination forms in October and we will notify you if any additional information is required, and if your student(s) have been selected to receive a Rising Stars Award. A complete list of the Rising Stars Award Rules and Policies is available at InfiniteMusic.org/rising-stars-program.

Who Can Nominate

Rising Stars™ Program Goals

Student Nominee Criteria

Form Instructions

Please describe why you believe this student is deserving of this award.

Nominator Contact Information