Music Changing Lives Scholarships: Applications and Forms

All required documents must be submitted by the required March 31, 2012 deadline.

2012 Scholarship Application PDF

2012 Scholarship Application DOC

Release Form PDF

2012 Letter of Recommendation Form DOC

2012 Letter of Recommendation Form PDF

Scholarship recipients will be announced at the performance on May 13, 2012 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX.

Music Changing Lives Scholarships

The Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) is committed to giving back to the communities we serve through numerous outreach initiatives and continues the tradition of awarding annual educational scholarships.  The LSWO is an ardent advocate of life-long musical involvement and its benefits, and believes music can change ones' life. To date, the  Lone Star Wind Orchestra has provided scholarships totaling $10,000.

The Music Changing Lives Scholarships were established by the Lone Star Wind Orchestra to provide support for outstanding graduating high school students who plan to pursue a secondary education.

The Alice and Henry Reeves Memorial Scholarship was established by the Lone Star Wind Orchestra to provide support for an outstanding graduating high school student.  Preference is given to those who are the first in their family to attend college.  Alice and Henry Reeves' passion and dedication to music is honored through this annual educational scholarship which benefits area youth. Their pioneering spirit, steadfast determination and their love of music provided inspiration to many and lives on through generations.

2010-2011 Music Changing Lives Scholarship Winners

The Lone Star Wind Orchestra congratulates the 2010-2011 scholarship recipients below:

Matthew Banks, clarinet, Garland High School
He will attend University of Evansville, Indiana, pursuing a degree in music education.

Brad Marvin, trombone, Berkner High School
He will attend University of Texas at Austin pursuing a degree in biomedical engineering.

Rachel Brown, clarinet, Carroll Senior High School
Received the Alice and Henry Reeves Memorial Scholarship
She will attend Texas Tech University pursuing a degree in music education.

Scholarship Awards for 2011 were announced at our LSWO Youth Winds "Wind Dances" concert on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at the Eisemann Center.

2009-2010 Music Changing Lives Scholarship Winners

The Lone Star Wind Orchestra congratulates the 2009-2010 scholarship recipients below:

Cameron Carbone, percussion, Berkner High School
She will attend Texas Christian University pursuing a degree in music education.

Marcus Overton, euphonium, Red Oak High School
She will attend University of Texas at Arlington pursuing a degree in music education.

Ariel Uribe Sage, flute, Juan Seguin High School
Received the Alice and Henry Reeves Memorial Scholarship
She will attend Texas Christian University pursuing a degree in music education.

Scholarship Awards for 2010 were announced at our "Angels of Light" concert on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the Eisemann Center.

2008-2009 Music Changing Lives Scholarship Winners

The Lone Star Wind Orchestra congratulates the 2008-2009 scholarship recipients below:

Denise Mauney, percussion, Plano West High School
She will attend Texas A&M University pursuing a degree in architectural engineering

Trey Perkins, bass clarinet, McKinney North High School
Received the Alice and Henry Reeves Memorial Scholarship
He will attend Belmont University pursuing a degree in music performance.

Scholarship Awards for 2009 were announced at our "All That Jazz!" concert on Sunday, March 22, 2008 at the Eisemann Center.

2007-2008 Music Changing Lives Scholarship Winners

The Lone Star Wind Orchestra congratulates the 2007-2008 scholarship recipients below:

Ethan Galvan, saxophone, Berkner High School
He will attend Stephen F. Austin State University pursuing a degree in music composition.

Caitlyn Murray, percussion, Boyd High School
She will attend San Angelo State University pursuing a degree in music education.

Beau Yoder, tuba, Berkner High School
He will attend Texas Christian University pursuing a degree in music performance.

Clark Caperton, trombone, Rowlett High School
Received the Alice and Henry Reeves Memorial Scholarship
He will attend Texas A&M University pursuing a degree in business management.

Scholarship Awards for 2008 were announced at our "The Spirit of Texas" concert on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at the Eisemann Center.