Awarded annually to a student in the Department of Music who is proceeding from one year to another. Preference will be given to students who are interested in pursuing a career as a music teacher. Recipients will demonstrate financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or permanent residents of Canada (landed immigrant or a protected person), and must meet OSAP’s Ontario Residency requirements. This award was established in memory of Arnold Earl who was a sessional lecturer in the Music Department from 1968-1970. Endowed in 2005.