Middle & High School Programs
Rules, regulations, dates and application process for our Haegg & Sansom private lesson music programs.
Rules & Regulations:
The Haegg Family & Sansom Foundation Programs (valued at $3,000 per year) are “needs based” awards using the income thresholds established by the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS - see below for income eligibility levels).
Parents are asked to bring the first 2 pages of your most recent income tax return to the audition. Students are asked to bring a copy of their grades from their most recently completed school year to the audition. No copies will be retained by MFGN.
The Program Committee will select applications to be interviewed and to be given the opportunity to display their musical talent through an audition process. Selection of music teachers and scheduling of lessons will be determined by the Program Committee. If the student is awarded the scholarship, parents are responsible for transportation to lessons. There will be two recitals during the year and the students are required to perform in both. Recitals are February 8, 2026 and June 7, 2026.
Key Dates:
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Application, recommendation letter, and questionnaire are due to the Haegg / Sansom Chair by October 4, 2025. You do not have to send the check list.
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Auditions are on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and will be held at Gulf Coast High School.
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All selected applicants will be notified by email of their specific audition time, no later than Monday, October 6, 2025. Please call Cathy Pflieger at (239) 450-4035 if you do not receive the notification.
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The winners will be notified by email no later than October 14.
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The decision of the judges is final. Private lessons for the winners will start in October - November 2025.
Application Checklist
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Completed application - either online or print and mail (see below).
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Music Teacher's letter of recommendation emailed to Cathy Pflieger at fleafam88@gmail.com.
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A copy of the Students grades from the most recently completed school year to be brought to the audition.
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Be prepared to perform a short selection, no more than 3 minutes in length. No accompaniment is required. Applicants must provide one original score and two evaluation copies of their music for the judges on the competition day. The evaluation copies will be destroyed by the Music Foundation. No copies will be made at the audition site.
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There will be no registration fee for this award competition.
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Applicants must dress appropriately for the audition. Girls should wear knee-length or longer dresses/skirts or dress pants and blouse. Boys should wear a shirt, tie (optional) and dress pants and shoes. No jeans, athletic wear, or sandals. School concert music uniform is also acceptable.
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Please bring the first 2 pages of the Parent's / Guardian's most recent income tax return for review at the audition.
If you are having difficulty with the online application, you can download and print the application and mail it to:
Cathy Pflieger, Haegg Committee Chairman
Music Foundation of Greater Naples
3722 Pino Vista Way, Unit 2
Estero, FL 33928
You can also email all forms via attachments to fleafam88@gmail.com.
Income Eligibility
The table below is from the Florida Department of Heath Child Care Program (i.e., free and reduced lunch program for the State of Florida.) We will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis if your family's income falls outside of the ranges below. Please contact us for a confidential discussion about your situation. MFGN requires verification of income through a review of the Parent/Guardian most recent tax return.
Florida Department of Heath
Income Eligibility Guidelines
For free and reduced-price meals
Effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
