The Association of Church Musicians of Philadelphia is
proud to offer to graduating high school seniors
The $1,000 Peter La Manna Excellence in Music Scholarship
Dr. Peter La Manna, 1930 - 1990
This $1,000 scholarship honors Dr. Peter La Manna, the first lay person appointed to the position of Chairperson of the Commission on Sacred Music for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Read about Dr. La Manna here
To apply for this scholarship, the student must
- Be involved in his/her parish liturgy
- Sing as a cantor or a choir member or play an instrument in his/her church
- Have acceptable grades in class work in his/her school
- Be approved by the school principal, the Director of Liturgical Music* of his/her parish, and the pastor of his/her parish
- Continue studies in liturgical music through workshops and conferences
The applicant must present letters of recommendation from his/her school principal, guidance counselor, or department chair, the pastor of the parish, and the Director of Liturgical Music* of the parish.
There will be an interview and an instrumental or vocal audition. The applicant will receive the requirements for the audition when he/she applies.
The scholarship funds must be used for the awardee’s undergraduate studies or liturgy workshops and conferences.
The name of the awardee will be announced at the Student Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, April 24, 2022 at Cathedral-Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. La Manna applicants will automatically be considered for one of the five Student Awards.
Applications will be accepted up until Saturday, February 26, 2022. Auditions are scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2022 at St. Christopher Church, Philadelphia.
Please complete the enclosed application form and send the form with letter of recommendations to:
Mrs. Pat Gallo-Terrenzio
3216 Maple Drive
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Information or questions: 215-990-0965 or president@acmpmusic.com
Complete the Online Peter La Manna Scholarship Award Application Form HERE
OR
Download Peter LaManna Scholarship Award Application Form HERE
*The Parish Director of Liturgical Music must be a member of ACMP. Need to become a member? No problem! ACMP is running a discounted Membership special in conjunction with the La Manna Scholarship. See the form below.
Download ACMP 2021-2024 Membership Form
OR
BECOME A MEMBER ONLINE HERE!