Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Music scholarships

Each year, the Knox Centre offers six music scholarships. The deadline for applications is usually 30 April, but because of a shortage of applications this deadline has been extended to 15th June.

The purpose of the music scholarships is to encourage and equip young musicians in the conduct of public worship. Each scholarship consists of an expenses-paid two-day workshop on music and worship at the Knox Centre, plus a $250 cash grant. Applicants must be under 30 years of age. The next music and worship workshop will be held in December 2011, to coincide with the Samstock music festival.

Applications for the above scholarships will close on the 15th June 2011. Enquiries can be directed to the Principal of the Knox Centre. To apply for the scholarships, write a letter of application to the Principal detailing the nature of your involvement in music and worship, and include with your letter a reference from your Minister. 

Applications close on the 15th of June 2011. Enquiries can be directed to the Knox Centre or to Malcolm Gordon (0274767603) or Darryl Tempero (0275560055).

Music project grants

The Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership is pleased to make available up to $2,000 annually to support one or more musical projects that will enrich the life of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Examples of such projects would be recording, further training, putting out a Demo, going on tour.

To apply for a Project Grant, email or post a letter of application to the Principal of the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership.

Include in your letter of application the following details:

• Your name, date of birth and contact details
• The name of your church and your Minister (or equivalent person in your church)
• A description of your proposed musical project, including an estimate of costs and a list of other funding sources that might be available to you
• A statement about how you think the life of the PCANZ will be enriched by this project
• Any other information which you think would be helpful to your application

Applications close on the 15th of May 2010. Enquiries can be directed to the Knox Centre or to Malcolm Gordon (0274767603) or Darryl Tempero (0275560055).

Songwriting award

The Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership is pleased to offer an annual award of $250 for the best new hymn or worship song. The purpose of the award is to encourage young musicians in the composition of music for use in worship. All entries will receive constructive feedback and be considered for recording. Applicants must be under 35 years of age.

To apply for the Music Award, email or post a letter of application to the Principal of the Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership.

Include in your letter of application the following details:

• Your name, date of birth and contact details
• The name of your church and your Minister (or equivalent person in your church)
• Any other information which you think would be helpful to your application

Include with your letter of application the following:

• The lyrics of your hymn or worship song
• Three copies of a recording of your hymn or song. This does not have to be of a professional standard, but does need to be good enough to allow us to hear what the hymn or song sounds like.
• A statement of support from your parish minister (or equivalent person in your church).
• A written musical score would be helpful, but is not essential.

Applications close on the 15th of May 2010. Enquiries can be directed to the Knox Centre or to Malcolm Gordon (0274767603) or Darryl Tempero (0275560055).