The Stanley Kay Swingin' Scholarship for Big Band Drummer

I received this in my inbox today from Bryan at the Vic Frith company. Please pass it around as it is a great opportunity for a young drummer to start to make their mark in the world.

Many thanks.

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SK　is well known for his on-going stint as manager of the　Buddy Rich Band and also for drumming in Buddy's stead.　Throughout the　1940s, 50s　& 60s　SK　played for musical greats Patti Paige, Frankie Laine and Josephine Baker.　Stanley went on to conduct and create acts　for show　biz icons　Hines, Hines & Dad and actress Michele Lee.　 In the 1980s SK became　Entertainment Director for The New York Yankees and In 1992 he founded the world renown DIVA Jazz Orchestra. Stanley remained DIVA's creative force and CEO until his passing in June of 2010. 　 Sherrie Maricle and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra will honor the musical legacy, integrity, creativity and　excellence of Stanley Kay through his scholarship, offering an opportunity for a seriously swingin' big band drummer between the ages of 15 - 21 to attend any 2 week session of The New York Summer Music Festival (see http://www.nysmf.org/ for details.)　FREE of charge. 　 Applicant　are required to　send the following to: 　 The DIVA Jazz Orchestra Materials must be received by May 31st, 2011.　Please write SK Scholarship on the envelope flap. ; 1 River Place-Suite 817; New York, New York 10019 　 1.)　　A cover letter expressing WHY this opportunity would make a difference in　their musical　life. 2.) A CD or DVD　of their playing　the head and shout section (only)　of a Big Band Chart　in these styles:　 a.)　Medium or up-tempo swing 　　　 　　　 　　　 b.) Ballad 　　　 　　　 　　　 c.) Either Afro-Cuban (mambo,　songo, cha-cha)　 OR　Brazilian (Samba, Bossa-Nova, Baiao); 　　　 　　　 　　　 d.) Optional - applicant's choice to showcase what they do best.　 If applicant can't edit their recording then timing cues should be included　, clearly marking the beginning of　each required section . 　 3.) A letter of recommendation from a music teacher. 　 SK said: "If you LOVE it (drumming) you will definitely succeed as a player.　If you LIKE it, you should do something else."

Bryan Scheidecker Vic Firth Company