Dr. Walter (Walt) F. Janusz Fellowship Program
ABOUT
The Walter (Walt) F. Janusz Fellowship is an opportunity for highly talented high school age (incoming 9th-12th grade) musicians looking to pursue a career in music and/or develop their musical skills. The fellowship is a seven-month (January – March) experience that includes a stipend ($350) to pay for private lesson instruction. In addition to the private lesson component. HSO Fellows will also gain valuable experience through performing with the HSO as they aim to present concerts of the highest artistry.
Each year the HSO selects up to three (3) fellows through a competitive audition and interview. The next application cycle opens in November 2021 with auditions held in January 2022.
TIME COMMITMENT
January 2022- March 2022; an average of approximately 8-10 hours per month (plus private lessons).
Fellows are required to attend HSO rehearsals (Sundays from 2:00pm-4:00pm) and the March 27, 2022 Performance.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2021-2022 TBD:
November 30, 2021: Audition requirements and application published
December 24, 2021: Deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 HSO Fellowship
December 30, 2021: HSO notifies candidates who will audition for the Fellowship and schedules auditions.
January 16, 2022: Auditions
January 18, 2022: HSO notifies the 2022 class of Fellows
The following instruments are invited to apply for the 2022 Class:
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
AUDITION MATERIAL
Two contrasting movements, using either one or several pieces that demonstrate your technical and lyrical playing.
Sight Reading provided at the audition.
The Walter (Walt) F. Janusz Fellowship is an opportunity for highly talented high school age (incoming 9th-12th grade) musicians looking to pursue a career in music and/or develop their musical skills. The fellowship is a seven-month (January – March) experience that includes a stipend ($350) to pay for private lesson instruction. In addition to the private lesson component. HSO Fellows will also gain valuable experience through performing with the HSO as they aim to present concerts of the highest artistry.
Each year the HSO selects up to three (3) fellows through a competitive audition and interview. The next application cycle opens in November 2021 with auditions held in January 2022.
TIME COMMITMENT
January 2022- March 2022; an average of approximately 8-10 hours per month (plus private lessons).
Fellows are required to attend HSO rehearsals (Sundays from 2:00pm-4:00pm) and the March 27, 2022 Performance.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE 2021-2022 TBD:
November 30, 2021: Audition requirements and application published
December 24, 2021: Deadline to apply for the 2021-2022 HSO Fellowship
December 30, 2021: HSO notifies candidates who will audition for the Fellowship and schedules auditions.
January 16, 2022: Auditions
January 18, 2022: HSO notifies the 2022 class of Fellows
The following instruments are invited to apply for the 2022 Class:
Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Percussion Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
AUDITION MATERIAL
Two contrasting movements, using either one or several pieces that demonstrate your technical and lyrical playing.
Sight Reading provided at the audition.
Dr. Walter (Walt) F. Janusz Fellowship Program Recipients (2019-present)
2020: Program in Hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2019: Morganne Seitz - Double Bass - Spring Grove Area School District
2019: Morganne Seitz - Double Bass - Spring Grove Area School District
Dr. Walter (Walt) F. Janusz Scholarship Program (1997-2018)
The student scholarships include one college scholarship ranging from $1000 to $2000. Any senior from one of the local high schools (Delone, Hanover, Littlestown, New Oxford, South Western, and Spring Grove), or any senior member of the HSO who plans to play their instrument while in college is eligible to apply. In addition, the Hanover Symphony Orchestra underclass student members are eligible for awards to be applied to summer music camp tuition.
Previous Scholarship Winners
2018- Nicholas Wallace- College Scholarship (Gettysburg) Bobby Reigart (Carroll County) Summer Music Camp Scholarship
2017- Nicole Gross (South Western) and Bobby Reigart (Carroll County) Summer Music Camp Scholarships
2016- Brendan Malloy- College Scholarship (Spring Grove) Emily Malloy and Allyson Altland Summer Music Camp Scholarships (Spring Grove)
2015- Ricky Baublitz- College Scholarship (Spring Grove) and Maison Shearer Summer Music Camp Scholarship(Spring Grove)
2014 – Scott Kuntz - College Scholarship (South Western) and Ricky Baublitz- Summer Music Camp Scholarship(Spring Grove)
2013 – Cody Messersmith (Spring Grove) and Jody Slagle (South Western)
2012 – Clayton Stratton (South Western)
2010 – Andrew Graves (South Western)
2009 – Ryan Kozak (New Oxford High School)
2008 – Maria Passarelli (Delone)
2007 – Lyndsey Wallen (Hanover)
2006 – Mary Frantz (Spring Grove)
2005 – Rachel Weir (Hanover)
2004 – Marie Finnegan (South Western)
2003 – Allison Cook (Gettysburg) and Julie Davis (Home School)
2002 – Eric Klopfer (Spring Grove) and Jim Troxell (Hanover)
2001 – Joseph Biltz (Hanover) and Brent Flinchbaugh (South Western)
2000 – Jennifer Moore (Spring Grove) and Rachel Woods (Spring Grove)
1999 – Joseph Mummert (South Western) and Sarah Zimmermann (Hanover)
1998 – Hilary Ryon (Hanover) and Tessa Troxell (Hanover)
1997 – Rose French (Hanover) and Wendy Masimore (Susquehannock)
2017- Nicole Gross (South Western) and Bobby Reigart (Carroll County) Summer Music Camp Scholarships
2016- Brendan Malloy- College Scholarship (Spring Grove) Emily Malloy and Allyson Altland Summer Music Camp Scholarships (Spring Grove)
2015- Ricky Baublitz- College Scholarship (Spring Grove) and Maison Shearer Summer Music Camp Scholarship(Spring Grove)
2014 – Scott Kuntz - College Scholarship (South Western) and Ricky Baublitz- Summer Music Camp Scholarship(Spring Grove)
2013 – Cody Messersmith (Spring Grove) and Jody Slagle (South Western)
2012 – Clayton Stratton (South Western)
2010 – Andrew Graves (South Western)
2009 – Ryan Kozak (New Oxford High School)
2008 – Maria Passarelli (Delone)
2007 – Lyndsey Wallen (Hanover)
2006 – Mary Frantz (Spring Grove)
2005 – Rachel Weir (Hanover)
2004 – Marie Finnegan (South Western)
2003 – Allison Cook (Gettysburg) and Julie Davis (Home School)
2002 – Eric Klopfer (Spring Grove) and Jim Troxell (Hanover)
2001 – Joseph Biltz (Hanover) and Brent Flinchbaugh (South Western)
2000 – Jennifer Moore (Spring Grove) and Rachel Woods (Spring Grove)
1999 – Joseph Mummert (South Western) and Sarah Zimmermann (Hanover)
1998 – Hilary Ryon (Hanover) and Tessa Troxell (Hanover)
1997 – Rose French (Hanover) and Wendy Masimore (Susquehannock)