A snapshot of one of the studios @ McNally Smith College of Music
McNally Smith College of Music out of Minneapolis has a unique curriculum, including a hip hop diploma which emphasizes recording, mixing, technology, and hip hop history as well as many more traditional music degree programs that can be found at most major universities around the country. From learning about hip hop’s roots to djing to learning creative writing (i.e., this may be the end of the ridiculous rap song, Laffy Taffy, anyone?), this cutting edge hip hop diploma program allows students to do what they’re passionate about in a more professional setting. For those pursing degrees through their formal music programs, hip hop classes can be taken as electives. The Fall 2009 term is the first in which the college has offered the hip hop diploma program.
In supporting hip hop culture as a whole, McNally Smith has decided to offer a new scholarship to young women who wish to pursue their hip hop diploma. In my opinion, this is more of what we need as a cohesive culture as a whole. While the formal school setting may not be the most appealing venue to teach our younger generations how to be respectful, responsible, and reliable hip hop heads, I think this is a great start, especially because the school is attempting to support women within the culture as well. The scholarship will cover roughly half of the tuition cost ($15,000… seriously). McNally hip hop coordinator Toki Wright says:
“Often in the media, the many rewarding aspects and innovations of women in Hip-Hop are overshadowed by their male counterparts. The ‘B-Girl Be Scholarship acknowledges that women’s contributions are important and essential to sustaining and expanding Hip-Hop culture. The work of MC Lyte, Tricia Rose, Queen Latifah, and countless industry representatives demonstrate the power, talent and tenacity it takes to make it in the culture and business of Hip-Hop. “
B-Girl Be Scholarship Details
When to Apply:
September 19th 2009-December 11th 2009
Essays must be received by 12 noon on December 11th
Submit:
· 2 page essay (typed in Times Roman 12-point font and single spaced) answering the question: “Why is it important to recognize women in Hip Hop?”
· Performers must submit 3.5 minutes audio or visual piece for submission (you need not be a performer to apply for this scholarship. Address below.)
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
· Anticipate completion of high school diploma/GED at the time of application or a high school diploma/GED recipient
· Plan to pursue a Hip Hop Diploma at McNally Smith College of Music
· Carry a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their most recent academic year. Those without a 3.0 GPA must submit an additional 1-2 page essay explanation.
Essays (and audition piece if any) must be received my 12 noon on December 11.
Send the application and essay, (and audition piece if any) to:
McNally Smith College of Music
C/O Scholarships
19 Exchange St. E
St. Paul, MN
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