BAKER SCHOLARSHIPS

The first expansion of the orchestra's scholarship program was directed at the need for strings.  The Friends of the Orchestra opened up to all string students of the orchestra the possibility to receive scholarship assistance.  Eventually this opportunity became available to all students of the orchestra.  These awards are now designated Baker Orchestra Scholarships, named for Dr. James Baker.

 

The Woodard Orchestra Scholarship was founded by Dr. Prince B. Woodard, President of MWC at the founding of Friends of the Orchestra. He was instrumental in establishing orchestra scholarships in 1985 to students in the orchestra. The award recognizes outstanding musical achievement and leadership by example.

The Martha Johnson Orchestra Scholarship was founded by Mr. & Mrs. Orrick F. Johnson Sr. and Martha Kimball Johnson ‘58, community leaders and patrons of the Arts. The award is in recognition of outstanding contribution to the orchestra. [Martha Johnson will be in the audience.

           

The Russell Sabetty Orchestra Scholarship was established by Mr. & Mrs. John C. Russell to perpetuate the memory of Mr. & Mrs. Russell and Mr. Russell’s sister, Blanche. Blanche Sabetty graduated from Mary Washington in 1929 and had a long history of supporting the arts. The Russells were long time supporters of the orchestra through generous contributions as well as concert attendance. To receive this scholarship, students must be sophomores or juniors, exhibit outstanding leadership and musicianship, and be of exceptional value to the orchestra.

                                   

The Kramer Orchestra Scholarship was founded by the late Charles and Lenore Kramer, community leaders and patrons of the Arts. They were the first contributors to the orchestra, and this represents the very first orchestra scholarship. The award is designated to outstanding string players of the orchestra for leadership and musicianship.

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN THIS YEAR: $32,650