Mentoring & Artist of the Month
Overview
Fischoff's mentoring and scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support motivated high school musicians. Students throughout Northern Indiana and Southwestern Michigan may apply for free professional ensemble mentoring/coaching and scholarships to continue their pursuit of music education.
The Mentoring Project
The Mentoring Project provides an opportunity for regional high school chamber ensembles to receive coaching by professional area musicians at no charge. Each year, 4-6 ensembles from Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan participate in coaching sessions and a public recital, as well as perform for service organizations and community events. Some participants are encouraged to enter the Fischoff Competition with their coach's recommendation.
2009-2010 Ensembles include:
- Simply Strings
- Gusty Winds
- Euphoria Horn Trio
- La Forza Quartet
- Nocturne String Quartet
- Serenata Strings
- Kingsmen String Quartet
2009-2010 Coaches include:
- Tamara Stojanovic Albahari
- Trevor O'Riordan
- Scott & Carol Russell
- Jacob Murphy
- Patty Kates
- Nora R. Frisk
- Zofia Glashauser
If your ensemble would like to participate in Fischoff's Mentoring Project, please review the project guidelines and download the application here.
The Mentoring Project is generously underwritten by The Elnora Hartman Stickley Scholarship Fund and the members of the Fischoff Education Circle, a community of donors whose annual support of $1,000 or more is directed to Fischoff's educational outreach programs. Click here to become a member of the Education Circle.
Artist of the Month
Fischoff's Artist-of-the-Month program recognizes the achievements of outstanding high school musicians within the Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan region. Each month, a selection committee honors a student for his/her musicianship and citizenship. Winners are recognized in The South Bend Tribune, The Elkhart Truth, or The Goshen News. Winners receive a $100.00 scholarship. Interested high school students residing within a 50-mile radius of South Bend, Indiana, may download the Artist of the Month application here.
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St. Joseph County: October: Timothy Trippel, Senior, Marian High School - piano |
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Elkhart County: October: Jenna Lawson, Senior, Elkhart, Central High School - violin |
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Elkhart County: November: Josiah French, Senior, Elkhart Central High School - piano, drums |
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St. Joe County: November: Joseph Moon, Senior, Saint Joseph High School - cello & piano |
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Elkhart County: December: Chloe Anagnos, Junior, Elkhart Central High School - piano & cello |
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St. Joe County: December: Greg St. Amand, Senior, St. Joseph High School - viola |
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Elkhart County: January: Layne Anspach, Junior, Elkhart Central High School - French horn |
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St. Joe County: January: Aubrey Martinus, Senior, Penn High School - violin & flute |
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St. Joe County: February: Lauren Fleenor, Senior, Mishawaka High School - violin |
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St. Joe County: March: Brian VanAntwerp, St. Joseph High School - violin |
