San Diego Mesa College is now accepting applications for seven $1,000 scholarships which will be awarded to full time students who desire to sing with the Mesa College Vocal Ensemble or play jazz with the Mesa College Jazz Band this fall semester.

   The scholarships are the E. F. K. Music Scholarships (three $1000 scholarships); the Gustavo Romero Music Scholarships (three $1000 scholarships), and the Shellist Memorial Music Scholarship (one $1000 scholarship). 

   All students who are new to the Mesa College Vocal Ensemble or Jazz Band and plan to be enrolled full time at Mesa College are invited to apply; they need not be music majors. Auditions will be held Monday, July 26, and you must be preregistered to audition. An online application and complete eligibility requirements can be found at www.sdmesa.edu/music, or by calling 619-388-2221.

   Mesa College offers one of the most comprehensive music theory programs in San Diego County. The music program is designed for students with interests in continued study and in a wide range of careers in academic, vocational and commercial music. Associate degree and certificates of completion are offered. Classes in theory, electronic music, voice, and jazz that provide non-music and music majors alike the opportunity to learn about and create music. Since 1995, the department has awarded nearly $25,000 in scholarships to music majors transferring to 4-year institutions. If you care about music and want a superior music education, Mesa College is the best choice.

   The department is chaired by jazz performer and saxophonist James J. Romeo, and its faculty includes world-class performing musicians such as jazz artists Bob Magnusson and Bob Boss, classical guitarists George Svoboda and Randy Pile, and pianist/vocalist Jaeryoung Lee. More information is available at www.sdmesa.edu/music.