CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2023 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

We have continued announcing the monetary amounts in addition to places. You will see a lot of variance in the number of awards per scholarship fund, as well as in the amount of the awards. This variance is due to the value of the scholarship funds, as we take a certain percentage to use for scholarship awards annually. Please note that the award amounts may change in the years to follow, depending on the fund performance and number of applicants. The incredible number of awards and amount of money that is available to Berks County music students is the direct result of a generous community that has invested in the future of music for generations. Honorable Mentions are listed alphabetically, not by score.

All students will receive their comment sheets from the adjudicators, and award recipients will receive information on how their award can be used, all in the week following their auditions. Parents have shared with us that due to the large number of awards, using the search function is one of the best ways to look through the page for a specific name.

ATONEMENT BACH SCHOLARSHIP

Biehl, Trombone
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Brass Recipient, $300
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Elizabeth Mahovsky
Parents: Bradley & Brooke Biehl

Jack Burrell, Voice
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Voice Recipient, $300
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Francine Black
Parents: Keith & Stephanie Burrell

Emily Gao, Piano
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Piano (Grades 11-12) Recipient, $300
Schuylkill Valley HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
Parents: Bin Gao & Xue Zhu Zhang

Abriana Kreiser, Flute
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Woodwind Recipient, $300
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Selena & Michael Kreiser

Austin Snavely, Percussion
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Percussion Recipient, $300
Daniel Boone Area HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Willis Rapp
Parents: Shawn & Lori Snavely

Olivia Szor, Violin
Atonement Bach Scholarship, String Recipient, $300
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Dara Morales
Parents: Jessica Kostival and Terry Szor

Brooke Winnberg, Harp
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Harp Recipient, $300
High Point Baptist Academy, Grade 11
Teacher: Linda Umstead
Parents: Jim & Alaina Winnberg

Lawrence Zeng, Piano
Atonement Bach Scholarship, Piano (Grade 10) Recipient, $300
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Maria Asteriadou
Parents: Minghui Jin & Qi Zeng

BRASS AWARDS
MARK BRUMBACH EUPHONIUM SCHOLARSHIP

James Cox, Euphonium
Mark Brumbach Euphonium Scholarship, Award Recipient, $750
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Elizabeth Mahovsky
Parents: Tony & Carol Cox

HENRY & ELIZABETH GASS BRASS SCHOLARSHIP (Grades 7-9)

Anna Nygard, Trombone
Henry & Elizabeth Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 7-9), First Place, $500
Kutztown Area HS/Homeschool, Grade 9
Teacher: Sarah Nygard
Parents: Kris & Sarah Nygard

Joshua Mitten, Trombone
Henry & Elizabeth Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Second Place, $300
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Sarah Nygard
Parents: Kathryn & Seth Mitten

Katelyn Cox, French horn
Henry & Elizabeth Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Third Place, $200
Fleetwood Area MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Kris Nygard
Parents: Tony & Carol Cox

HENRY & ELIZABETH GASS BRASS SCHOLARSHIP (Grades 10-12)

Elena Nygard, Trumpet
Henry & Elizabeth Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 10-11), First Place, $500
Kutztown Area HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Kris Nygard
Parents: Kris & Sarah Nygard

Joshua Bogacki, Trumpet
Henry & Elizabeth Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 10-11), Second Place, $300
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Kris Nygard
Parents: Lisa Bogacki

Megan Gutzler, Trumpet
Henry & Elizabeth Gass Brass Scholarship (Grades 10-11), Third Place, $200
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Kris Nygard
Parents: Rachel & Kent Gutzler

LEWIS “SKIP” NORCOTT HS LOW BRASS SCHOLARSHIP (Grades 10-12)

Baxter Biehl, Trombone
Lewis “Skip” Norcott Low Brass Scholarship, Award Recipient, $750
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Elizabeth Mahovsky
Parents: Bradley & Brooke Biehl

PERCUSSION AWARDS

WILLIS M. RAPP PERCUSSION FUND
Grades 7-9

Dexter Sales, Percussion
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 7-9), First Place, $600
Wilson West MS, Grade 8
Teacher: Shane Rozum
Parents: Sean Sales & Carmen Saur

Garrett Herbst, Percussion
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 7-9), Second Place, $400
Daniel Boone Area MS, Grade 8
Teacher: David Stauffer
Parents: Autumn & Greg Herbst

Joshua Dawson, Percussion
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 7-9), Third Place, $300
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: David Stauffer
Parents: Matt & Sara Dawson

Grades 10-12
Austin Snavely, Percussion
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 10-12), First Place, $600
Daniel Boone Area HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Willis Rapp
Parents: Shawn & Lori Snavely

Meghan Cramer, Percussion
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 10-12), Second Place, $400
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Willis Rapp
Parents: Michele & Michael Cramer

Evan Croteau, Percussion
Willis M. Rapp Percussion Fund (Grades 10-12), Third Place, $300
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Emily Fredericks
Parents: Amie & Luke Croteau

PIANO & ORGAN AWARDS

BRUCE B. BENGTSON KEYBOARD & ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 9

Giana Daskus, Piano
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 9), First Place, $1,000
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Janet Conover
Parents: Nicole Plank & Anthony Daskus

Brendon Pagolu, Piano
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 9), Second Place, $800
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer
Parents: Pavani and David Pagolu

Anna Nygard, Piano
Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 9), Third Place, $450
Kutztown Area HS/Homeschool, Grade 9
Teacher: Linda Ebersole
Parents: Kris & Sarah Nygard

BRUCE B. BENGTSON KEYBOARD & ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP GRADE 10

Lawrence Zeng, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 10), First Place, $1,100
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Maria Asteriadou
Parents: Minghui Jin & Qi Zeng

Noah Gibney, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 10), Second Place, $900
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Marty Mellinger
Parents: Claire & Jeremy Gibney

An Tran, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 10), Third Place, $650
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: James Neher
Parents: Huy Tran

Eleanor Lytle, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grade 10), Honorable Mention, $400
Homeschool, Grade 10
Teacher: Carl Nygard
Parents: Timothy & Katheryn Lytle

BRUCE B. BENGTSON KEYBOARD & ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 11-12

Emily Gao, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grades 11-12), First Place, $1,200
Schuylkill Valley HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
Parents: Bin Gao & Xue Zhu Zhang

Alex Ferenchick, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grades 11-12), Second Place, $1,000
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: James Neher
Parents: Tim Ferenchick & Grace Naing

Jodie Xie, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grades 11-12), Third Place, $750
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Dorinne Bilger
Parents: Nancy Huang & Tim Xie

Nathaniel Moll, Piano
Bruce P. Bengston Keyboard & Organ Scholarship (Grades 11-12), Honorable Mention, $400
Homeschool, Grade 12
Teacher: Melody Morton
Parents: James & Jennifer Moll

WILLIAM G. & REBECCA GASS BUTLER ACCOMPANIST SCHOLARSHIP (Grades 10-12)

Lawrence Zeng, Piano Accompanist
William G. & Rebecca Gass Butler Accompanist Scholarship, $1,000
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Maria Asteriadou
Parents: Minghui Jin & Qi Zeng

THOMAS W. & MARION CHRISTMAN BALKCOM SCHOLARSHIP (GRADES 1-3)

Sarah Snyder, Piano
Thomas W. & Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), First Place, $400
Green Valley Elementary, Grade 2
Teacher: Lisa Gantner
Parents: Melissa Snyder & Justin Snyder

Lydia Sobkowiak, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Second Place, $300
Brecknock Elementary, Grade 2
Teacher: Kay Wadsworth
Parents: Jonathan & LiFang Sobkowiak

Samika Jain, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Third Place, $200
Green Valley Elementary, Grade 3
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer
Parents: Shoba & Sheetal Jain

Jennifer Crossett, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Honorable Mention, $150
Homeschool, Grade 3
Teacher: Melody Morton
Parents: Cheryl Crossett

Adeline Ledford, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Honorable Mention, $150
Homeschool, Grade 2
Teacher: Janet Conover
Parents: Nathan & Hannah Ledford

Phaedra White, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Honorable Mention, $150
Washington Elementary, Grade 2
Teacher: Yezi Chen
Parents: Jeremiah & Carrie White

THOMAS W. & MARION CHRISTMAN BALKCOM SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 4-6

Kurtis Zirkel, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), First Place, $400
Brecknock Elementary, Grade 4
Teacher: Kay Wadsworth
Parents: Andrew & Jennifer Zirkel

Freya Cao, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Second Place, $300
Veritas Academy, Grade 6
Teacher: Xun Pan
Parents: Van & Bing Cao

David Spiegel, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Third Place, $200
Lancaster Country Day School, Grade 5
Teacher: Moran Katz
Parents: Jodi & Adam Spiegel

Vikrant Gollapalli, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $150
The King’s Academy, Grade 6
Teacher: Janet Conover
Parents: Nichole & Bharath Gollapalli

Shaina Jain, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $150
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer
Parents: Shoba & Sheetal Jain

Alexander Marchio, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $150
Wyomissing Area- West Reading Elementary School, Grade 5
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
Parents: Salvatore & Lisa Marchio

Jenna Remley, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $150
Green Valley Elementary, Grade 5
Teacher: Lisa Gantner
Parents: Scott & Amy Remley

Gillian Roth, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $150
Green Valley Elementary, Grade 5
Teacher: Mikaela Krall
Parents: Andrea & Shawn Roth

Rachel Stricker, Piano
Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Piano Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $150
The King’s Academy, Grade 6
Teacher: Janet Conover
Parents: Greg & Stacy Stricker

MARJORIE FITZ ORGAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Maria Mallozzi, Organ
Marjorie Fitz Young Organ Scholarship, Award Recipient, $1,200
Homeschool, Grade 12
Teacher: Dorian Nygard
Parents: Kari Mallozzi

ROBERT R. KREITZ – MARK A. HORNBERGER PIANO SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 5-6

Lauren Watts, Piano
Robert Kreitz – Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship (Grades 5-6), First Place, $450
Spring Ridge Elementary, Grade 5
Teacher: Deborah Gross
Parents: Steven & Joanne Watts

Siamantha Messner, Piano
Robert Kreitz – Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship (Grades 5-6), Second Place, $350
Wilson Southern MS, Grade 6
Teacher: James Neher
Parents: Supanida Khomvilai & Garson Messner

Samuel Weis, Piano
Robert Kreitz – Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship (Grades 5-6), Third Place, $250
Weis Academy, Grade 5
Teacher: Mimi Fairbanks
Parents: Chris & Jenna Weis

ROBERT R. KREITZ – MARK A. HORNBERGER PIANO SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 7-8

Julia Xie, Piano
Robert Kreitz – Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship (Grades 7-8), First Place, $550
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Dorinne Bilger
Parents: Nancy Huang & Tim Xie

Aaron Repko, Piano
Robert Kreitz – Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship (Grades 7-8), Second Place, $450
Oley Valley MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Kathleen Herber
Parents: Megan & Joseph Repko

Margaret Melcher, Piano
Robert Kreitz – Mark Hornberger Piano Scholarship (Grades 7-8), Third Place, $350
Homeschool, Grade 7
Teacher: Mimi Fairbanks
Parents: Peter & Judith Melcher

RUNYEON PIANO SCHOLARSHIP ACCOMPANIST AWARD

Riley Butler, Piano Accompanist
Runyeon Piano Fund (Accompanist Award), Award Recipient, $550
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Carla Buterbaugh
Parents: Nathan & Jenna Butler

RUNYEON PIANO SCHOLARSHIP PERFORMANCE AWARD

Rolan McNabb, Piano
Runyeon Piano Scholarship (Performance Award), First Place, $800
Governor Mifflin MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer
Parents: Alexandria & Steven McNabb

Lucille Lytle, Piano
Runyeon Piano Scholarship (Performance Award), Second Place, $450
Homeschool, Grade 7
Teacher: Carl Nygard
Parents: Timothy & Katheryn Lytle

Ella Young, Piano
Runyeon Piano Scholarship (Performance Award), Third Place, $250
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Dorinne Bilger
Parents: Dan & Abi Young

ANN W. SOUDERS PIANO FUND

Ethan Zhou, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, First Place, $900
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
Parents: Yunjing Fang & Ning Zhou

Naomi Tam, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, Second Place, $600
Homeschool, Grade 7
Teacher: Margaret Hey
Parents: Shelby & Timothy Tam

Matthew Spiegel, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, Third Place, $450
Lancaster Country Day School, Grade 7
Teacher: Moran Katz
Parents: Jodi & Adam Spiegel

Heidi Ding, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $150
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Margaret Hey
Parents: Hongyan Yuan & Sheng Ding

Kevin Ding, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $150
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Margaret Hey
Parents: Hongyan Yuan & Sheng Ding

Kyle Gao, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $150
Schuylkill Valley MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
Parents: Bin Gao & Xue Zhu Zhang

Jane Weis, Piano
Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $150
Weis Academy, Grade 8
Teacher: Mimi Fairbanks
Parents: Chris & Jenna Weis

STRING & HARP AWARDS

AYNARDI FAMILY CLASSICAL GUITAR SCHOLARSHIP

Grades 7-9

Caleb Sotomayor, Guitar
Aynardi Family Guitar Fund (Grades 7-9), First Place, $550
Homeschool, Grade 7
Teacher: Ed Kihm
Parents: Angel & Susanna Sotomayor

Cole Peticca, Guitar
Aynardi Family Guitar Fund (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $150
Berks Catholic HS, Grade 9
Teacher: William Peters
Parents: Karen & Christopher Peticca

Grades 10-12

Judah Sotomayor, Guitar
Aynardi Family Guitar Fund (Grades 10-12), First Place, $550
Homeschool, Grade 12
Teacher: Ed Kihm
Parents: Angel & Susanna Sotomayor

Griffin Saar, Guitar
Aynardi Family Guitar Fund (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $150
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Ken Gehret
Parents: Eric & Darcie Saar

PETER J. BRYE CELLO & HARP AWARD

Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Gr. 7-9)
Harrison Brumbaugh, Cello
Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Grades 7-9), Cello Recipient (tie), $400
Exeter SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Janifer Dixon
Parents: Corinne Mohr & David Brumbaugh

Joshua Griffith, Cello
Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Grades 7-9), Cello Recipient (tie), $400
21st Century Cyber Charter School, Grade 9
Teacher: Brian Mishler
Parents: David & Lynn Griffith

Margaret Haan, Harp
Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Grades 7-9), Harp Recipient, $450
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 7
Teacher: Linda Umstead
Parents: Mathew Haan & Wei Wu-Haan

Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Gr. 10-11)
Hayden Llenado, Cello
Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Grades 10-11), Cello Recipient, $450
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Charles Breaux
Parents: Emmanuel & Donna Llenado

Brooke Winnberg, Harp
Peter J. Brye Cello/Harp Fund (Grades 10-11), Harp Recipient, $450
High Point Baptist Academy, Grade 11
Teacher: Linda Umstead
Parents: Jim & Alaina Winnberg

KATHERINE N. QUARTNER – RITA QUARTNER HERMAN STRING SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 1-3

David Moshkovsky, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 1-3), First Place, $500
Veritas Academy, Grade 2
Teacher: Maya Shih
Parents: Nataliya & Filip Moshkovsky

Scarlet Jordan, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 1-3), Second Place, $400
Owatin Elementary, Grade 3
Teacher: Joannes Dietrich
Parents: Mike & Crystal Jordan

KATHERINE N. QUARTNER – RITA QUARTNER HERMAN STRING SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 4-6

Noam Nieves-Franco, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), First Place, $550
Reading Central Middle School, Grade 6
Teacher: Crystal Kowalski
Parents: Miguel Nieves & Valeria Franco

Moses Moshkovsky, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Second Place, $450
Veritas Academy, Grade 5
Teacher: Maya Shih
Parents: Nataliya & Filip Moshkovsky

Serafina Salvaterra, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Third Place, $350
Homeschool, Grade 4
Teacher: Alison Gillespie
Parents: Matthew & Jessica Salvaterra

Amaya Kanaovicz, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $100
Daniel Boone Area MS, Grade 6
Teacher: Janet Marquardt
Parents: Jeff & Vanessa Kanaovicz

Ryan Li, Viola
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $100
Reiffton Elementary, Grade 6
Teacher: Simon Maurer
Parents: Zhu Ai li

Prabhav Pulumati, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 4-6), Honorable Mention, $100
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Teacher: Christopher Chandler
Parents: Sarvani Macharla & Venkat Pulumati

KATHERINE N. QUARTNER – RITA QUARTNER HERMAN STRING SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 7-9

James Tiffany, Cello
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), First Place, $600
Homeschool, Grade 7
Teacher: Peter Brye
Parents: Carl & Lu Tiffany

Thomas Heath, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Second Place, $450
Homeschool, Grade 9
Teacher: Bartholomew Shields
Parents: Todd & Melissa Heath

Matthew Spiegel, Cello
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Third Place, $350
Lancaster Country Day School, Grade 7
Teacher: Michael Katz
Parents: Jodi & Adam Spiegel

Kevin Ding, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $100
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Margaret Hey & Simon Maurer
Parents: Hongyan Yuan & Sheng Ding

Michael Jordan III, Double Bass
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $100
Exeter JHS, Grade 7
Teacher: Mike Vitale
Parents: Mike & Crystal Jordan

KATHERINE N. QUARTNER – RITA QUARTNER HERMAN STRING SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 10-12

Olivia Szor, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), First, $600
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Dara Morales
Parents: Jessica Kostival and Terry Szor

Lauren Grabosky, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Second Place, $500
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 10
Teacher: Barbara Lanza
Parents: Elly & Mike Grabosky

Daniel Huang, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Third Place, $400
Veritas Academy, Grade 10
Teacher: Simon Maurer
Parents: Luling Chen & Minghuei Huang

Maisy Funk, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $100
Perkiomen School, Grade 11
Teacher: JoAnna Basta
Parents: Dena Lebo-Funk

Henry Smith, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $100
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Sue McDevitt
Parents: Deborah Smith & David Smith

Kyle Sonon, Viola
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $100
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Simon Maurer
Parents: Michael Sonon

Sindura Sridhar, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $100
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Christopher Chandler
Parents: Gopalan Sridhar & Srividya Ramanathan

Isabella Vitales, Violin
Katherine N. Quartner – Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $100
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Christopher Chandler
Parents: Clarence & Rosemarie Vitales

THOMAS B. SOUDERS STRING SCHOLARSHIP

Grace Campling, Double Bass
Thomas B. Souders Orchestral String Fund, First Place, $500
Exeter JHS, Grade 8
Teacher: Charles Breaux
Parents: Robert & Laura Campling

Anya Clark, Violin
Thomas B. Souders Orchestral String Fund, Second Place, $300
Reading HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Kathleen Bahena
Parents: Lisa Slaughter

Natalie Acosta, Violin
Thomas B. Souders Orchestral String Fund, Honorable Mention, $100
Wyomissing Area JHS/SHS, Grade 7
Teacher: Barbara Lanza
Parents: Jose & Marcella Acosta

Andrew Watts, Violin
Thomas B. Souders Orchestral String Fund, Honorable Mention, $100
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Joanne Watts
Parents: Steven & Joanne Watts

WOODWIND AWARDS

DAVID BILGER WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP

Marissa Hermany-Rothermel, Flute
David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship, First Place (tie), $550
Muhlenberg SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Cindy Miller-Aungst
Parents: Mike Hermany

Abriana Kreiser, Flute
David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship, First Place (tie), $550
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Selena & Michael Kreiser

Dayne Kishbaugh, Bassoon
David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship, Second Place, $350
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Valerie Trollinger
Parents: Jennifer Kishbaugh & Matthew Kishbaugh

Adi Nayak, Alto Saxophone
David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $150
Wilson SHS, Grade 10
Teacher: Erich Cawalla
Parents: Prakash & Roopa Nayak

Arabella Reinert, Flute
David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $150
Oley Valley HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Cindy Miller-Aungst
Parents: Joanne Reinert & Craig Reinert

ANN CUSANO/KIM WEBSTER DOUBLE REED SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 7-9

Artemis Drake, Oboe
Ann Cusano/Kim Webster Double Reed Scholarship (Grades 7-9), First Place, $725
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Kirstin Myers
Parents: Laura Shepler & Paul Drake

Emma Seidel, Oboe
Ann Cusano/Kim Webster Double Reed Scholarship (Grades 7-9), Second Place, $525
Wilson West MS, Grade 8
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Henry & Madeline Seidel

ANN CUSANO/KIM WEBSTER DOUBLE REED SCHOLARSHIP GRADES 10-11

Tanesha Purohit, Oboe
Ann Cusano/Kim Webster Double Reed Scholarship (Grades 10-11), First Place, $725
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Priya Purohit & Bhargav Purohit

Adam Underwood, Bassoon
Ann Cusano/Kim Webster Double Reed Scholarship (Grades 10-11), Second Place, $525
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Ann Cusano
Parents: Joshua & Melanie Underwood

THOMAS W. & EDNA GARRETT BALKCOM WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP

Amaya Kanaovicz, Flute
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Scholarship, First Place, $600
Daniel Boone Area MS, Grade 6
Teacher: Anne Weiser
Parents: Jeff & Vanessa Kanaovicz

Colette Jordan, Flute
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Scholarship, Second Place, $450
Reiffton Elementary, Grade 6
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Mike & Crystal Jordan

Evan Derr, Alto Saxophone
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Scholarship, Third Place, $300
Wilson West MS, Grade 6
Teacher: Julie Drey
Parents: Christine & Matthew Derr

Kathryn Light, Flute
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $100
Whitfield Elementary, Grade 5
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Pamela and Matthew Light

Catherine Miller, Clarinet
Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Woodwind Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $100
Mount Penn Elementary, Grade 6
Teacher: Ann Cusano
Parents: Robert & Jennifer Miller

WORK FAMILY WOODWIND FUND GRADES 7-9

Alan Rochlin, Clarinet
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), First Place, $750
Antietam Middle-Senior HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Tim Gross
Parents: Heidi & Alan Rochlin

Elizabeth Steffy, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Second Place, $500
Conrad Weiser MS, Grade 8
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Jonathan & Kelly Steffy

Marissa Smith, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Third Place, $350
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Krista Smith & Chris Smith

Heidi Ding, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $200
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Hongyan Yuan & Sheng Ding

Emily Edwards, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $200
Daniel Boone Area MS, Grade 8
Teacher: Anne Weiser
Parents: Lauren & Earl Edwards

Alan Rochlin, Tenor Saxophone
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $200
Antietam Middle-Senior HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Tim Gross
Parents: Heidi & Alan Rochlin

Aidan Roman-Rodriguez, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 7-9), Honorable Mention, $200
Wilson Southern MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Juan & Michelle Roman

WORK FAMILY WOODWIND FUND GRADES 10-12

Benjamin Small, Tenor Saxophone
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), First Place, $750
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Erich Cawalla
Parents: Brad & Melissa Small

Adam Underwood, Alto Saxophone
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), Second Place, $500
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Ann Cusano
Parents: Joshua & Melanie Underwood

Dayne Kishbaugh, Tenor Saxophone
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), Third Place, $350
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Andy Mohler
Parents: Jennifer Kishbaugh & Matthew Kishbaugh

Hector Hernandez, Tenor Saxophone
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $200
Reading HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Sarah Ifkowitz & Tim Gross
Parents: Rosannie Mendez

Kylie Shulski, Alto Saxophone
Work Family Woodwind Fund (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $200
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 10
Teacher: Ann Cusano
Parents: Christopher Shulski

INSTRUMENT AWARDS

Reading Musical Foundation has a generous instrument award program available to students of certain instruments. Details about each instrument will be sent to the individual student.

Anya Clark, Violin
Siemiatkoski Violin Award: Whalid Stopka 4/4 Violin (to use for two years)
Reading HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Kathleen Bahena
Parents: Lisa Slaughter

Aidan Roman-Rodriguez, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund: Yamaha Piccolo (to receive ownership of)
Wilson Southern MS, Grade 7
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Juan & Michelle Roman

Emma Seidel, Oboe
Work Family Woodwind Fund: Fox Renard 330 Oboe (to use for two years)
Wilson West MS, Grade 8
Teacher: Kim Webster
Parents: Henry & Madeline Seidel

Marissa Smith, Flute
Work Family Woodwind Fund: Muramatsu Handmade Custom Flute (to use for two years)
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Robin Lilarose
Parents: Krista Smith & Chris Smith

Adam Underwood, Bassoon
Work Family Woodwind Fund: Moosmann M98AP Bassoon (to use for two years)
Wilson SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Ann Cusano
Parents: Joshua & Melanie Underwood

VOICE AWARDS
HOLLY ALTENDERFER – NANCY VOIGT MS VOICE SCHOLARSHIP

Olivia Lowe, Voice
Holly Altenderfer – Nancy Voigt MS Vocal Scholarship, Award Recipient, $400
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Mary McCormick-Archutowski
Parents: Amelia Lowe and Russell Lowe

Shannon Tilley, Voice
Holly Altenderfer – Nancy Voigt MS Vocal Scholarship, Award Recipient, $400
Daniel Boone Area MS, Grade 8
Teacher: Julie Eurillo
Parents: Kathryn & Rob Tilley

Ashtyn Ehst, Voice
Holly Altenderfer – Nancy Voigt MS Vocal Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $200
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 9
Teacher: Francine Black
Parents: Ryan & Amanda Ehst

Alan Rochlin, Voice
Holly Altenderfer – Nancy Voigt MS Vocal Scholarship, Honorable Mention, $200
Antietam Middle-Senior HS, Grade 9
Teacher: Kevin Cooper
Parents: Heidi & Alan Rochlin

ISABEL W. SONDHEIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Isabel W. Sondheim Vocal Fund (Gr. 10-12)
Jack Burrell, Voice
Isabel W. Sondheim Memorial Vocal Scholarship (Grades 10-12), First Place, $500
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 11
Teacher: Francine Black
Parents: Keith & Stephanie Burrell

Ellen Rochlin, Voice
Isabel W. Sondheim Memorial Vocal Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Second Place, $300
Antietam Middle-Senior HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Kevin Cooper
Parents: Heidi & Alan Rochlin

James Kauffman, Voice
Isabel W. Sondheim Memorial Vocal Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Third Place, $200
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Sarah McGrory
Parents: Jim Kauffman & Jaymi Kauffman

Aislin Given, Voice
Isabel W. Sondheim Memorial Vocal Scholarship (Grades 10-12), Honorable Mention, $100
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 11
Teacher: Jonathan Reinhold
Parents: Allison & Glenn Given

Isabel W. Sondheim Vocal Scholarship, College
Molly Nemirow, Voice
Isabel W. Sondheim Memorial Vocal Scholarship, College Award Recipient, $600
Wagner College, Grade Coll So
Teacher: Casandra LaMotte
Parents: Mark & Geraldine Nemirow

COLLEGE AWARDS (LISTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY STUDENT LAST NAME)

Eric Acosta, Voice (Musical Theater)
Robert Cooper – Nicholas Geracimos Music Theater Scholarship Fund, $1,600
Reading HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Alexandra Booth
Parents: Evelyn Ayala

Evan Croteau, Percussion
Samuel L. Correnti Scholarship, Second Place, $5,000
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Emily Fredericks
Parents: Amie & Luke Croteau

Louis Fondeur Lugo, Piano
Kathryn Schiffner Memorial Scholarship Fund, Award Recipient, $2,345
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Laura Nelson
Parents: Elsa Lugo Begazo

Hector Hernandez, Tenor Saxophone
Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship, Third Place, $1,500
Reading HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Sarah Ifkowitz & Tim Gross
Parents: Rosannie Mendez

James Kauffman, Voice
Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship, First Place, $6,000
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Sarah McGrory
Parents: Jim Kauffman & Jaymi Kauffman

Dayne Kishbaugh, Tenor Saxophone
Samuel L. Correnti Scholarship, First Place, $7,000
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Andy Mohler
Parents: Jennifer Kishbaugh & Matthew Kishbaugh

Abriana Kreiser, Flute
Samuel L. Correnti Scholarship, Third Place, $2000
Conrad Weiser HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
Parents: Selena & Michael Kreiser

Autumn Nuss, Violin
Ruth & Spencer Overholser Orchestral String Scholarship Fund, $900
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Chris Cinquini
Parents: Janice Nuss

Benjamin Small, Tenor Saxophone
Mildred Mogel Engle Scholarship, Award Recipient, $9,000
Wilson SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Erich Cawalla
Parents: Brad & Melissa Small

Henry Smith, Violin
Helen Smith RMTA Scholarship, Award Recipient, $6,400
Boyertown Area SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Sue McDevitt
Parents: Deborah Smith & David Smith

Francesca Snyder, Voice
Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship, Second Place, $3,000
Fleetwood Area HS, Grade 12
Teacher: Erin Martin
Parents: Stephen Snyder

Avielle Sotomayor, Violin
Charlotte Wicklein Scholarship, Award Recipient, $7,000
Homeschool, Grade 12
Teacher: Barbara Lanza
Parents: Angel & Susanna Sotomayor

Robert Tufariello, Percussion
Thomas & Alberta Siemiatkoski Music Education Scholarship, Award Recipient, $4,800
Exeter SHS, Grade 12
Teacher: Brent Behrenshausen
Parents: Robin Egloff Tufariello & David Tufariello

ENSEMBLE AWARDS
CHUCK LOEB MEMORIAL JAZZ JAM SCHOLARSHIP

The So What Trio
Chuck Loeb Jazz Ensemble Award Recipient, 2023
Noah Gibney, piano; Esteban Ruiz-Velazquez, bass; Dexter Sales, drums

Select Muhlenberg MS Jazz Group
Chuck Loeb Jazz Ensemble, Honorable Mention
Michael Batista, alto sax; Lucard Henley, tenor sax; Juan Hildago, bass; Samantha Mirville, drums; Josue Tinoco, piano; Aidan Wilson, guitar EricS