Instrument
Sholarships
Photo Credit: Keith Hill
Thanks to the generous donations from violin and bow makers from across the country, Opus 1 is proud to offer instrument scholarships to passionate and dedicated Houston string students.
As a recipient of an Opus 1 Instrument Scholarship, students will receive a professional quality instrument or bow, as well as a full tuition scholarship to Opus 1’s chamber music program.
Continue reading for specific requirements and scholarship application process.
Application Process
At Opus 1, we understand how important a high quality instrument is to an aspiring student musician. We also understand the very real financial barrier that keeps many students from having the opportunity to access these instruments. Thanks to the incredible generosity of bow maker, Alex Moro, and violin maker (luthier), Keith Hill, Opus 1 is able to offer select students professional quality instruments as well as a full-year tuition scholarship to Opus 1’s chamber program to help them further their musical studies.
In order to qualify to receive an instrument scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
Be an aspiring violinist, violist, or cellist interested in developing their skills to the highest level
Participate in Opus 1’s year-long chamber music program.
Demonstrate financial need through a personal statement and supporting documents written by a parent/guardian and private teacher.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Students who apply during the academic year will be considered for the following trimester. If a student is also new to Opus 1’s chamber music program, they must also submit a chamber music application.
Scholarships are eligible for renewal, considering that students continue to meet the scholarship requirements and take proper care of the loaned instruments.
Available Instruments
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Hand made from the shop of Alex Moro. Carbon fiber liner on the frog maintains a period look while ensuring a robust connection where fine edges meet the stick. Model types include copies of early French makers like Tourte, Persoit, and Pajeot. Fine quality materials suitable for serious musicians.
Learn More: https://www.morobows.com
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Keith Hill has produced more than 130 violins, violas, and cellos and more than 320 keyboard instruments (harpsichords, clavichords, and fortepianos) in his fifty year instrument building career. His instruments are sought after world-wide for their unique expressivity and craftsmanship.
Learn More: https://keithhillharpsichords.com/violinspage
Donate an Instrument
Are you an instrument maker or individual interested in donating an instrument or bow? Opus 1 is always looking for professional level instruments to include in our Instrument Scholarship bank. Please contact us to start the donation process!