Students who are studying music, business of music, music therapy, or any technical, audio or production aspect of music are eligible!
In March 2009, the Local 92 American Federation of Musicians, The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Taylor Made Jazz featured the inaugural Spotlight Series “Concert From the Heart” at Kleinhan’s Music Hall. The proceeds from this concert benefitted the Food Bank of Western New York, the Buffalo City Mission, and funded a scholarship to support a local high school student in their musical endeavors.
Since then, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame has provided support for the Scholarships which are awarded to high school students in grade 12. The financial awards provide support for musical endeavors including college, summer music camps, lessons, instruments, sheet music, etc. Students were recognized and received their awards at the Annual Induction Gala ceremony for the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. Additionally, winners were invited to perform at various functions throughout the years.
In 2018, the Scholarship was modified to focus on providing a college scholarship to High School seniors who will be pursuing their college education in music. Seniors attending public and private schools in western New York (Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus or Allegany counties) who are studying music education, performance, music therapy, or any technical, audio or production aspect of music are eligible to submit an essay application.
Eligibility:
Students in grade 12, who are attending public or private schools in Western New York (Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus or Allegany counties), and who are studying music, business of music, music therapy or any technical, audio or production aspect of music are eligible.
Timeline:
All applications are due by MAY 15, 2024.
They may be submitted electronically to the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame via email:
scholarship@bmhof.org
Scholarship Award:
The amount, up to a total between $1,000 & $2,000, will be awarded to one or more applicants, depending onnumber and quality received.
Application Process/Content:
To be considered for eligibility, each application must include the following:
1. Application Cover Sheet – This includes student’s name, address, telephone number,email address, grade level and school attending,
name and contact information for musicteacher or instructor.
2. Essay – Each candidate should submit an essay which addresses the following areas:
a. The role that music plays/has played in your life.
b. What music genre(s)/musicians have influenced you – how and why?
c. What is your dream and goal for music in your future? What are your futureplans for studying music?
d. How do/will you use your knowledge, talent and skills to give back or enrich yourcommunity?
e. How will this scholarship be used to help you with your music study/career?
3. One letter of recommendation from the student’s music instructor/mentor should also be included.
DOWNLOAD THE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SHEET HERE >>
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS IS MAY 15, 2024!
If you are interested in The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Education Scholarship,
or have questions, please contact Kim Burke at:
kimburke@bmhof.org
Rebekah Grande
Rebekah Grande is a graduate of Amherst Central High School. She is a gifted vocalist having been selected to the most prestigious regional performing groups including NYSSMA Conference All-State, Area All-State and All-County honors ensembles. She holds leadership positions in her school ensembles and has performed in every musical and drama production since attending Amherst. Rebekah is also a cellist and performs in two orchestral ensembles. She is described by her vocal music instructor as “one of the most studious, accomplished, and dedicated students I have ever had in the vocal music program”. Rebekah will be attending Oberlin Conservatory in the fall studying vocal performance.
Louis Roy
Louis Roy is also a graduate of Amherst Central High School. He is an incredibly talented horn player having been selected to extremely prestigious regional performing groups, often sitting principal horn. These includes NYSSMA Conference All-State, Area All-State, All-County honors ensembles, the NAfME All-National Ensemble, and the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra. Louis is described as having a most advanced sense of musicianship, incredible technique, perseverance and character. He will be attending Cleveland Institute of Music, pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance
Past Recipients Include:
2022 - Kaylee Kocher and Aidan Carney
2021 - Vincent Bonelli and Christian Brann
2020 - Leah Streety and Laura Grant
2019 - Kiana Kabeary and Lauryn Koeppel
2018 - Thomas Stroth and Katherine Riederer
2017 - Declan Miers and Stephen Parisi, Jr.
2016 - Jarod Yap and Nate Kalnitz
2015 - Jack Nossavage and Zachary Jurewicz
2014 - Grace Ann Lee and Kaitlyn Fedele
2013 - Carly Beth Hand and Katelynn Frawley
2012 - Michael Christie, Teagan Faran and Katelyn Fridmann
2011 - Michael Hawk and Johnathan C. Sales
2010 - Michael Tumiel and Julie Sonne
2009 - Ellen Pieroni