2011 AFM-SSI SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to the winners of the
2011 Atlanta Federation of Musicians Student Scholarship Awards.
$ 1,500 First Prize
Angelica Hairston
Harpist Angelica Hairston, student of AFM member Elisabeth Remy Johnson, has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for four seasons. This Fall, Angelica will attend the Royal Conservatory of Music-Glenn Gould School in Toronto, Ontario studying harp.
$ 1,000 Second Prize
Sandra Bailey
Bassoonist Sandra Bailey is the principal bassoonist in the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra and Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony. A student of AFM member Dr. Shelly Unger, Sandra will be attending Northwestern University in the fall pursuing a doctoral degree in music.
$ 1,000 Second Prize
Chelsea Sharpe
Violinist Chelsea Sharpe has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra for five years and was served as Concertmaster during the 2010-2011 season. A student of AFM member Ronda Respess, Chelsea will be attending Rice University in the fall studying violin.
$ 500 Runner-up Prizes
Greg Hicks
Greg has played euphonium in the Honor Band and All-State Band since 8th grade. For the last two years he has been the baritone section leader in the marching band. He will attend Kennesaw State University in the fall pursuing a masters degree in Music Education.
ANDREW NABER
Andrew has been a member of the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony since 2008 and has participated in workshops at Emory University for the past three years. A student of AFM member Dr. Jan Baker, Andrew will be attending Georgia State University in the fall pursuing a doctorate in Music Performance.
DYLAN STROUD
Double Bassist Dylan Stroud has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra since 2008. A student of AFM member Doug Sommer for the past three years, Dylan will attend Boston University in the fall studying Music Performance.
ROBBIE WEAVER
Robbie Weaver has been a member of the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony and Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra since 2009 playing tuba. A student of AFM member Bernard Flythe since 2007, Robbie will attend Columbus State University in the fall studying Music Education and Music Performance.