THE JAMES MAGSIG COLLABORATIVE PIANO SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established as an endowment through the generosity of James Magsig. Jim was a Professor of Music at WIU for many years. The recipient for this scholarship must be a music major, in good academic standing, and demonstrate a record of outstanding work as an accompanist in either the School of Music or for entering students, in the student’s prior experience. Financial need can be a consideration. Amount varies.

THE LILLIAN RUTH ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP IN PIANO

This scholarship was established in 1984 by Ms. Virginia Erman in honor of her mother Lillian Ruth Robertson. The recipient(s) for this scholarship must be an incoming, freshman, female music major whose primary instrument is the piano. The award is based on performance as determined by audition, with academic record taken into consideration. Amount varies.

THE RHODA BUTLER COLLABORATIVE PIANO SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established and funded by Rhoda Grass Butler. She enriched lives of many within the community and university since her arrival to Macomb in 1969. She has worked as an active accompanist in the Macomb area for more than 40 years and as a staff accompanist for the WIU School of Music from 1990-2002. Recipient must be an upperclassman or graduate in the School of Music, have at at least a 3.0 GPA, and demonstrates a record of active and outstanding work as an accompanist in either the WIU School of Music, or for entering students, in the student’s prior experience. Music majors will be given priority. Amount varies.