The Skaneateles Festival is proud to sponsor this annual award established with the intent of honoring a young musician, age 13-18, who is an accomplished performer and whose character, musicianship and community service reflects those treasured values of David and Louise Robinson: enthusiasm and dedication to music of high quality.

You can download the application from the links below.

The winner will receive a $1,500 award, with the presentation being made at a Skaneateles Festival concert. The recipient may also have the opportunity to perform at a future Festival event.

Applicants will be considered from the central New York area (Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Tompkins, Madison, Cortland counties). The applicant should demonstrate a high level of commitment to his or her school music program, and/or the Skaneateles Festival. Applications must include two letters of recommendation from an adult, preferably at least one from a school or private music teacher. The letters of reference must speak to the applicant's character and musicianship and the ways in which he or she reflects the values of the Robinson award: enthusiasm and dedication to music of high quality.

Applicants need to include a written "Personal statement" describing a musical experience that was very meaningful to you, and why it was meaningful; along with your future musical goals. Also include 5 copies of a 10-15 minute recording of their playing or singing on CD.

Please mail 5 copies of your recording, two letters of recommendation (in signed and sealed envelopes), and application to:

THE ROBINSON AWARD
c/o Skaneateles Festival
97 E. Genesee Street
Skaneateles, NY 13152

Deadline for receipt of all material is May 15, 2008.