Youth Scholarship Winners Announced
Lyman Gilmore Students Award Winners
The InConcert Sierra Autumn Youth Scholarship is awarded to two deserving young musicians currently in grades 4-8. Each recipient receives $500 to help them with their musical endeavors. This season, both recipients are in the 8th grade at Lyman Gilmore Intermediate School – Rebekah Shuholm and Brandon Stubbs. They were each given their award at the InConcert Sierra Third-Sunday Season concert on November 20.
- Keith Porter and Ken Hardin, with scholarship winners, Rebekah Shuholm and Brandon Stubbs
Applicants must send in a written statement explaining their musical goals and how the award will help them attain it. A statement by their teacher is also required. Rebekah Shuholm said her musical goals are to continue playing trumpet for enjoyment and “to be able to teach music to those younger than myself. I would like to refine my skills and compose music, and to maybe make a CD.”
She is interested in attending music camps such as Donner Mine, and programs like the Music in the Mountains’ Young Composers Competition. She feels this award will help her to afford experiences that will enhance her musicianship. Rebekah’s teacher Glenn Smith wrote, “Rebekah’s natural abilities, enthusiasm for learning and interest in taking on new musical challenges will take her far.” Smith also noted that that girls are a small minority of brass students locally, and that there is a minority of professional female brass players. ”We hope this award encourages Rebekah in her quest for new experiences,” says Julie Hardin, Executive Director of InConcert Sierra.
Brandon Stubbs said his musical goal is “to become a professional jazz musician.” Brandon is interested in attending Honor Band and DonnerMine Music Camp, and helping his parents to pay off his new “Olds Recording” trumpet, as well as purchasing some additional musical necessities such as a portable tuner, metronome, trumpet stand, and mutes. He noted, “I would like this scholarship because to complete my goals, I need more equipment and would like to attend programs that will give me an opportunity to improve my skills.” He was inthe All-Northern Honor Band last year, which was a great experience for him.
This year he plans to audition for the State Honor Band. Stubbs’ teacher is also Glenn Smith, who says, “Brandon understands rhythm, intonation and expression and is maturing and progressing rapidly.” He notes that Brandon practices more consistently than many students and is already transcribing solos. ”We will be seeing the name Brandon Stubbs in bright lights alongside the finest names in jazz,” says Hardin.
The next InConcert Sierra scholarship award will be a $1000 Spring Teen award for high school students. Applications can be found at under ‘Education/Scholarships’ on this website and are due on April 30, 2012.
