Need-Based Scholarships Available

Our Mission

Opus One Music Scholarship Fund offers music loving students the opportunity to learn an instrument through weekly one on one private lessons and to join Opus One Music Children's Chorus. Our program harnesses the power of music-making to have a positive and meaningful impact on the youth by helping them gain and nurture critical life skills. We believe music is for everyone, regardless of financial barriers, and aim to help members of underserved communities who would not otherwise be able to afford the cost of music education in NYC.

About the Program 

Age: 5-18 

Scholarships are available for the study of the following instruments: 

– Piano

– Violin

– Cello

– Voice

– Guitar

We also offers the possibility of joining the choir

  • Recipients will receive weekly private one on one lessons with a member of Opus One Music faculty team, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

  • Recipients may be eligible to receive an instrument loan for the duration of their scholarship. 

  • Recipients are required to have an excellent attendance record (no more than one unexcused absence per semester) and to put serious effort into their class or lesson. 

  • Students must practice regularly and exhibit a strong desire and commitment to learning music to maintain their place in the program. They are required to participate in at least two school community events (ie. student recitals, outreach concerts, faculty concerts, etc.) each year – the fees of which will be absorbed by the scholarship. 

  • Fall students who meet all of the requirements may have their scholarship renewed for the Spring semester. 

  • The Fall Semester (September-December) will count 14 lessons. 

  • The Spring Semester (January-June) will count 20 lessons. 

  • If you have any questions, please contact info@opusonemusic.org 

Application Process

For private lessons:

In order to be considered for Opus One Music Scholarship Program, you must:

  1. Letter of recommendation from a teacher (Required). The letter may include information about the applicant’s personality and/or skills. 

  2. A statement of Interest (Required)

  • For students ages 5-12 this will consist of a short 1:00 video of the applicant introducing themselves and explaining why they would like to learn an instrument and take private music lessons. 

  • For students ages 12 and up, this will consist of a short essay (500 words maximum), written by the applicant, explaining why they would like to learn an instrument and take private music lessons.

For choir:

In order to be considered for Opus One Music Children’s Chorus Scholarship Program, you must:

  • Email us at info@opusonemusic.org to express your interest.

Once we receive your application, you will be contacted to schedule a short call with our executive director.