Scholarships

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration of 4 amazing up and coming musicians. We’ll be following your musical path, Miya, Evan, Aaron, and Tatiana. Watch this space for more pics, and interviews, too. 

Music in the Making.  And YOU Helped!

The Scholarship Program

The Oregon Music Hall of Fame board of directors is pleased to announce that Aaron Reihs, Evan Carlson, Miya Saito-Beckman and Tatiana Hargreaves are the recipients of the annual OMHOF College Scholarships. The Scholarships, which cover a portion of college tuition costs, will be formally presented to each after their individual performances at Jimmy Mak’s, 221 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR.

The OMHOF College Scholarship Program began in 2004 and to date; OMHOF has awarded over $25,000 in college scholarships to college-bound students continuing their pursuit of a musical education degree.

“We are very pleased to award Aaron, Evan, Miya and Tatiana for their focus and continuing success in life, college and music,” stated Janeen Rundle and Terry Currier, OMHOF Co-founders, “the OMHOF scholarship committee selected from 100+ musically passionate and talented applicants for the 9th annual OMHOF Scholarships and it was not an easy task.”

The scholarship presentation is free event. Following the presentation, the Mel Brown’s Septet performs as part of Jimmy Mak’s “Partners in Jazz” series at 8:00pm. Cover charge for that show is $5. Please call ahead to reserve a table for the quartet performance. (503)295-6542

 

 Meet the Musically Motivated Students

 

 

 

Aaron Reihs is one of countless examples of coming to music through his school.Aaron is from Damascus and  Sam Barlow High School. Read all about Aaron, below.

I was drawn to playing the saxophone in 5th grade band class, primarily because of my attraction to some CDs I had gotten from the library, including recordings by Dexter Gordon, Illinois Jacquet, and John Coltrane. I became dedicated to studying jazz at the end of 9th grade, when I began working with great Portland teachers such as Thara Memory, Alan Jones, and Scott Hall, as well as playing in multiple local ensembles with which I received the opportunity to play in festivals in New York City, Monterey, and Atlanta. I am honored to have received the OMHOF scholarship, as it represents my dedication and enthusiasm to being a student of this music. I hope to attend one of the east coast music schools I have applied to as a jazz studies major this fall, and the scholarship will help me with affording the high cost of tuition.

 

 

Evan Carlson credits his older sibling for getting into music. From  Warrenton and Warrenton High School, Evan  has never looked back!  More about Evan, below.

I started playing trumpet in fifth grade after listening to my older brother play, and I haven’t wanted to set it down since.My most memorable musical experience so far was performing “America the Beautiful” as part of a 500 member ensemble during the Music in May festival at Pacific University where I will enroll in the fall; however, my upcoming European tour as an Oregon Ambassador of Music is sure to be memorable as well. I’m very proud to have been acknowledged by the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and the scholarship award will help pay for tuition and music lessons as I continue my musical career.

Here is what Evan plans for our  Scholarship celebration ay Jimmy Mak’s:

1. Four – Miles Davis 2. My Funny Valentine – Richard Rogers and Lorenz Hart 3. A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie

Evan will be accompanied at the performance by Mr. Michael McClure, his band instructor, Spencer Percey, a classmate of his, and Mr. Lee Stromquist, a fellow member of the North Coast Symphonic Band and a mentor of Evan’s.

 

 

 

Miya Salto-Beckman got started early and now is passing on her craft to HER students. Miya  is from Bend and  Summit High School. Lots of exciting decisions await Miya!

I have been playing the violin since the age of three and began fiddle at the age of 5 because I wanted to play a variety of different music styles. I love teaching my twelve violin/fiddle students, and am so excited to have been awarded the Oregon Music Hall of Fame College Scholarship! It will help me attend college this fall as a violin performance major, but I am still deciding between University of Oregon and University of Puget Sound.

 

 

 

Tatiana Hargreaves is on a fascinating musical path already. A musical ambassador from Corvallis and  Crescent Valley High School.

I have always been attracted to the sound of the fiddle and I love the way it can connect people from all different backgrounds. I am excited about receiving the OMHOF scholarship for it will help me attend college where I plan on studying ethnomusicology. I will be attending Hampshire College in Amherst Massachusetts in the fall.

Flannery’s Dream (traditional), Say Darlin Say (traditional) and Mike in the Wilderness(traditional)

Tatiana Hargreaves and Miya Saito-Beckman thought it would be fun to perform a couple tunes together at the scholarship performance. They grew up together playing fiddle music but we hardly ever get to see one another. They have a few tunes arranged that they have performed before…..stay tuned…..

Tatiana plans on offering the following music May 14th at Jimmy Mak’s:

Flannery’s Dream (traditional), Say Darlin Say (traditional) and Mike in the Wilderness(traditional)

Tatiana Hargreaves and Miya Saito-Beckman thought it would be fun to perform a couple tunes together at the scholarship performance. They grew up together playing fiddle music but we hardly ever get to see one another. They have a few tunes arranged that they have performed before…..stay tuned…..

 

SAVE THE DATE

Performance Celebration 5:30-7:30pm on Tues., May 14, 2013 @ Jimmy Mak’s.