Foundation Scholarships

Noble Statesmen

Two at $500, $1,000 total

Available

Recipients must be a returning member to The Singing Statesmen in the year following the receipt of the Noble Statesmen Scholarship. One recipient must be a non-music major in the ensemble and one recipient must be a music major in the ensemble. With these two recipients, efforts will be made to include a veteran member (multiple years in the ensemble) and a young member (one or two years in the ensemble). The recipients must bring musical leadership to the ensemble and display character both in the ensemble and on campus.

Obtain, complete and return the application form to the Department of Music and Theatre Arts office.

As determined by the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.

The recipients will be selected by the Director of Choral Activities.

As determined by the Department of Music and Theatre Arts.

The recipients will be notified by the Choral Director. The Choral Director should complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office so that the scholarships can be paid.

The Noble Statesmen Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Bruce Larson, a great friend of the University from St. Paul, MN. Mr. Larson, who is known to legions of Viennese Ball attendees as “Der Kaiser,” is one of the most popular of Viennese Ball patrons because of his passion for the Viennese Ball and his steady attendance at the ball dressed as Kaiser Wilhelm. Mr. Larson also is well known as the gentleman with the roses – many lovely ladies attending the Viennese Ball have been greeted by “Der Kaiser” and received a red rose. Mr. Larson created the Noble Statesmen Scholarship in 2007 because of his great respect for the Singing Statesmen and their outstanding music. He has hosted the Singing Statesmen and other groups in concert in St. Paul and has been a long-time friend of the choral music program. Thank you notes addressed to Mr. Larson are expected of the recipients and should be sent to Mr. Larson in care of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Office, S-214.