Scholarships

Metropolitan Music Ministries continues its fourteen year tradition of supporting deserving undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees or having and an interest in church music. The ministry sent scholarship applications to 85 colleges in North and South Carolina. Consequently, twelve students from eight universities completed for Church Music Scholarships on April 10 at St. John’s Baptist church. And much appreciation goes to the committee members Nancy Armstrong, Diann Back, Angela Forde, Lisa Siao (chair), Julia Souther (voice sub-chair), Vel Turner, Carole Whittington (piano sub-chair) Ginger Wyrick (organ sub-chair), who provided refreshments and assisted with auditions. All the winners have been invited to participate in the Annual Celebration of Music in Worship Service on September 26, 2010. We look forward to having these talented and accomplished musicians perform with us in the fall.

2010 Scholarship Winners

The scholarships offered are:

The Richard VanSciver Church Music Scholarship, awarded to an outstanding organ student who plans to pursue a career in church music.

The Dr. Martha Strawn Iley Church Music Scholarship, awarded to an outstanding voice student who plans to pursue a career in church music.

The Cheryl Iley Lindstrom Church Music Scholarship, awarded to an outstanding piano student who plans to pursue a career in church music.

 The Richard Vansciver Church Music Scholarship in Organ was won by David Brinson, student of Dr. Timothy Albrecht , Emory University, son of Earl and Renda Brinson of Matthews NC. David serves two Presbyterian churches in Georgia and previously served as Director of Music Ministries at Matthews Presbyterian Church. David writes in his essay that “I feel that this opportunity to serve as a leader in church music has greatly enriched my life, given me more focus, shown me what I need to improve on and led me to a closer relationship with God, all of which has made me a better graduate student.” The MMM judges were Dr. Adam Ward and Gay Pappin.

 

2010 ORGAN application click here. (MS Word)

2010 VOICE application click here. (MS Word)

2010 PIANO application click here. (MS Word)

For further information or to submit an application contact: Lisa Siao (704.759.9348)
singinglu@bellsouth.net

The Martha Strawn Iley Church Music Scholarship in Voice was won by Colin Ruffer, student of Dr. Jerry Helton, Winthrop University , son of Barbara Rogers of Clover, SC. Colin serves as music director for Mt. Holly United Methodist Church in Rock Hill SC. Colin writes in his essay, “I continue to spread my love of the lord through song, and it will be a part of my life forever. When one cannot find words for what they are trying to say…it’s time to sing! The MMM judges were Bob Pritchard and Alisa McCain.

The Cheryl Else Iley Lindstrom Church Music Scholarship in Piano was won by Julia Byrd a student of Dr. John A. Cheek, Lenoir-Rhyne University and daughter of Kerry and Angela Byrd of Connelly Springs NC. Julia accompanies her church’s worship team and provides music for other congregational events. Dr. Cheek writes in his his recommendation letter that “In a time when the intrinsic values of classic music are lost on many, Julia labors to bring the joys and sorrow of the music to her audience, and thus does a great service.” The MMM Judges were Dr. Robert Frazier and Dr. Michael Letinen.

 

Updated 05/05/2010

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