Music Institute of Chicago Announces Students Receiving Scholarships
By: Kelsey Denette Dec. 13, 2012
The Music Institute of Chicago, established as one of the most respected pre-collegiate conservatory programs in the United States, announces its second year of distinguished Academy scholarships to recognize extraordinarily talented musicians. This year there are two categories of recognition: Fellows and Special Merit Scholars.
"Every student accepted into the Academy program is among a group of the very best young musicians in the country," said Music Institute President and CEO Mark George. "A small number of students achieve an unusually elevated level of proficiency and musicianship: Academy Special Merit Scholars. Another group of students achieves an even more extraordinary level of technical proficiency and musical maturity: Academy Fellows. The Music Institute awards each group maximum tuition support in recognition of their hard work and profound dedication."
The Fellowships and Scholarships are named for the generous benefactors who are underwriting the program:
2012–13 Sage Foundation Fellow Rebecca Benjamin, 18, Warsaw, Indiana
violin student of Roland and Almita Vamos
2012–13 Bev and Warren Hayford Fellow Andrew Guo, 14, Chicago
piano student of Alan Chow
2012–13 Susan and Richard Kiphart Fellow Gallia Kastner, 15, Arlington Heights
violin student of Roland and Almita Vamos
2012–13 Susan and Richard Kiphart Fellow Nathan Walhout, 15, Wheaton
cello student of Gilda Barston
2012–13 Betsey and John Puth Fellow Adé Williams, 15, Chicago
violin student of Roland and Almita Vamos
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2012–13 Susan and Richard Kiphart Scholar Serena Harnack, 14, Glen Ellyn
violin student of Almita Vamos and Hye-Sun Lee
2012–13 Geraldi-Norton Foundation Scholar Giancarlo Latta, 17, Ann Arbor, Michigan
violin student of Almita Vamos
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