The Music Foundation of Southwest Florida
Help us congratulate Michael Cherbini, voice, for being awarded a Summer Program Scholarship from The Music Foundation of SW Florida. This award is good for this year if the summer camp happens, or it may be used next year. Michael is in 10th grade at Cypress Lake High School and has quite an extensive resume. Both solo and choral singing are strengths as evidences by multiple superior ratings from the District and State. In addition Michael may be heard singing the National Anthem at sports venues , playing a role in musical theater or being part of an opera. He wants to attend Opera Naples this summer .
Michael Lynch (previous teacher and now mentor from Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School) writes " This young man is determined, with an innate talent for singing and acting. I can see him accoumplish his dreams not only because of his gifts but his character and tenacity."
We are so pleased to support him on his journey!
A scholarship award was made to Sarah Conley this year! Sarah is in the 9th grade and currently is a member of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the Artis-Naples Youth Symphonia. Accomplisments include being Concertmaster and soloist for these organizations at various times. Rachel Cox, violin/viola teacher, is pleased to report that "Sarah has progressed at a rapid pace." This scholarship is good for this year, 2020, or next year if the summer camps are not able to happen. wants to attend The Naples Youth Music Makers Summer Camp.
We are so pleased to see this type of musical progression and want to support that continuing!
We are so pleased to have granted a scholarship to Daniel Holmes! Daniel is an 11th grader at Estero High where he is thought of as "a prominent student in the performing arts community" by Rebekah Ortega, Music Director at Estero High School. This scholarship may be used in 2020 or in 2021 if the summer camps are not able to happen. Daniel wants to attend Florida State University Piano Institute Summer Camp.
We are delighted to be part of helping Daniel on his musical journey
These scholarships are awarded by audition to high school musicians for summer music programs. Approximately $4000 is awarded each year.
Claire Schreiber - violin - attending New York University
Sarah Elizabeth Conley - viola - attending Annie Moses Summer Music Festival
Elijah Lowman - piano - attending Florida State University
"Lexi" Cora McQueary - French horn - attending University of South Florida
Matthew Meunier - percussion/marimba - attending Palm Beach Atlantic Univ.
Elijah Lowman - piano - attending Florida State University
Daniel Holmes - piano - attending University of Miami
Gus Bahruth - alto sax - attending Florida State University
"Lexi" Cora McQueary - French horn - attending University of South Florida
If you would like to help us to be able to support the efforts and dreams of all the deserving students who audition please make a contribution to our high school scholarship fund. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
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