Applications should be addressed to Dr. Sabine Klaus, Joe R. and Joella F. Utley Curator of Brass Instruments, National Music Museum, PO Box 190, Landrum, SC 29356, USA, or sabinekklaus@gmail.com three months prior to the event the applicant would like to attend.

Application materials must consist of the following documents:

1. A statement of 300 words or less describing the ways in which your academic interests relate to the history and/or study of brass musical instruments.
2. Two letters of recommendation written by persons who are familiar with your work and career interests. One of these letters must be submitted on official institutional letterhead by a teacher or professor who can verify your student status.
3. Your curriculum vitae.
   
4. An estimate of the expenses you are likely to incur by attending the respective event, including travel, accommodations, and meal expenses, as well as incidental expenses.
   
5. If you will propose a paper for the meeting or session you wish to attend, a copy of the abstract should be submitted to the Award Committee and the respective Program Committee. Including this item in your application is optional but encouraged.

Notification of Acceptance or Rejection

Applicants are notified of the results two months prior to the respective HBS event.

Recipients who do not present a lecture or contribute to a concert may be asked to provide a minimum amount of help with organizational aspects of events, such as assistance with registration, housing, concert or lecture logistics (not to exceed two hours per day).

We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity.