Hot Springs Flute Ensemble's

Julian Herring Youth Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of Julian Herring, Conductor Emeritus of The Hot Springs Flute Ensemble from 2001-2009. Mr. Herring devoted 35 years of his life educating young musicians in the public schools in Hot Springs, Arkansas; and in Florida. Upon retirement, he graciously shared his educating and conducting talents with the members of the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble, immensely improving the musical skills of the players. His patience and diligence in working with flutists of various skill levels moved the group to higher performance levels. His love of music motivated the group to play beyond what they thought was capable. He was an outstanding role model of excellence in musicianship.

The scholarship applicants should demonstrate excellence in musicianship, a desire to receive advanced training in a flute ensemble setting, and a diligence in practice habits. Applicants may be recommended by their public school music educator, private instructor, or parent or guardian. A written letter of recommendation is required. If the student studies flute privately, the letter of recommendation must be from the flute instructor. The letter may be in the form of an email. The written letter of recommendation should address all applicable areas below:

The applicant should meet five or more or the following criteria, which will be demonstrated during a live audition at a date and time agreed upon by student and family and HSFE Scholarship Chair.

Applicants may apply at any time during the year. If the applicant is successful on the audition, he or she will be invited to join the ensemble for the next concert preparation rehearsal series.

1. Ability to play the flute at a late Elementary Level or above

    Students in grades 6-9:

    Ability to play the following two octave Major Scales: D, G, C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db; and two octave Minor Scales: E, A, D, G, C 

2. Students in grades 10-12: Ability to play all Major and Minor Scales through 7 sharps and 7 flats key signatures.

3. Ability to play the Chromatic Scale two octaves from Low C, grades 6-9; three octaves from Low C to C 4 for grades 10-12

4. Ability to sight read music appropriate for grade level.

5. Ability to play required audition pieces.

6. Enthusiasm for mastering the flute and continued advancement in their studies.

7. Diligence in practice habits with regular attendance at private lessons, if taken.

8. Expressed interest in playing in a flute ensemble.

9. Achievement of participation in All-Region band if eligible to do so.

10. Have supportive parents or guardians willing to transport the student to rehearsals and concerts.

11. Plans to continue public or private school music program along with playing in the flute ensemble.

• The above criteria will be difficult if the applicant has not taken one or more years of private study of the flute.
• The scholarship provides tuition and music for the Fall & Spring Seasons of the Hot Springs Flute Ensemble.
• The scholarship winner is required to study privately with a flute instructor, with regular weekly lessons. The instructor will make a regular progress report to the HSFE Board of Directors as to the progress of the student.
• This scholarship does not cover the cost of private instruction.
• Reapplication for the scholarship will be annually. Students who successfully achieve membership in their respective All-Region Band will automatically be qualified for renewed membership without a further audition.

Requirements of ensemble scholarship recipients:

1. Regular attendance at all ensemble rehearsals and concerts, unless there is a school musical conflict. At this time, the group meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:45 PM, per printed schedule. If attendance is not sufficient to properly learn the programmed music, the student may be asked to not play the concert. Continued frequent absences will place the student in jeopardy of losing the scholarship.

2. Assist other members to set up and break down chairs for rehearsals and concerts.

3. Graciously receive direction from assigned mentor and conductor.

4. Appropriate demeanor and dress during ensemble practices and concerts.

5. If a conflict on attendance arises, timely notification must be given to the Executive Director or the Assistant Executive Director. (Refer to printed schedule for contact information.)

6. Regular attendance and progress at private lessons, verified by instructor to HSFE.

7. Annually audition for All Region Band clinic, if eligible.

8. Regular practice of ensemble music individually and with instructor.

9. Maintenance of flute in excellent playing condition.

10. Organization of music appropriately in required ensemble folder.

11. Have a sturdy portable music stand which is brought to each rehearsal and concert (along with a flute)

12.Be able to receive regular email communications for HSFE.

Audition Format:

Required Audition pieces are the current selections for All-Region Band from the following:

     Students in grades 6-9: Rubank Advanced I Flute Method

     Students in grades 10-12: Rubank (Voxman) Selected Studies

Scales will be requested in random order during the audition.

Sightreading will be required.

A panel of judges will interview and score all applicants.

Students will be notified of the audition outcome after all judges have finalized their scoring and reported to the Scholarship Chairman, immediately after the audition.

Questions? Contact Dr. Jackie Flowers, Executive Director, HSFE @ 501-520-0306 or E-mail: jjf313flow39@cablelynx.com

HSFE BOARD APPROVED 04/18/2009

Updated 06/29/2018 jf