Gregory M. Tyler Music Scholarship

To honor the memory of Greg Tyler, a student of piano performance at the University of Vermont who passed away in his senior year, his family is partnering with UVM to establish the Gregory M. Tyler Music Scholarship. The scholarship will annually grant $5000 to a musician or vocalist in the Department of Music's Bachelor of Arts program in Music Technology and Business.

The program is uniquely designed for singers and instrumentalists who seek to receive a well-rounded education in the technology and business of music while keeping active in performance. Money from the Scholarship fund will help offset education expenses and allow these young artists to focus more time on developing their talents. Students will learn how to use digital audio software and hardware in UVM's new Recording Studio and Music Technology Computer Lab. They will also learn about the inner workings of the music industry through courses in music business and copyright and arts management, while receiving required performance credits by taking group piano courses as well as private lessons. The program will also enable students to gain real-world performance and production experience through internships in local studios or other music venues.