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March 20, 2011
 

 

American Guild of Organists, Reading Chapter Scholarship

Zachary Shober, Organ
Award Recipient
Wilson Southern JHS, Grade 8
Parents: Aimee Shober
Teacher: Marjorie Fitz

Atonement Bach Scholarship

Seth Ebersole, Saxophone
First Place
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 12
Parents: Chuck & Linda Ebersole
Teacher: Anthony Deininger
 

Dana Cullen, French Horn
Second Place
Curtis Institute of Music/Exeter SHS, Grade 12
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
Teacher: Jennifer Montone
 

Katie Legenski, Piano
Third Place
ABeka Academy, Grade 11
Parents: Ed & Brenda Legenski
Teacher: Millie Eben
 

Graham Cullen, Cello
Fourth Place
Exeter SHS, Grade 11
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
Teacher: Gloria dePasquale

Seth Trimble, Cello
Fifth Place
Homeschooled, Grade 11
Parents: George & Pamela Trimble
Teacher: Gloria dePasquale

Cory Samsel, Flute
Sixth Place
Daniel Boone High School, Grade 11
Parents: Kathy & Doug Samsel
Teacher: Anne Weiser

Samuel L. Correnti Scholarship

Dana Cullen, French Horn
First Place
Curtis Institute of Music/Exeter SHS, Grade 12
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
Teacher: Jennifer Montone
Seth Ebersole, Saxophone
Second Place
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 12
Parents: Chuck & Linda Ebersole
Teacher: Anthony Deininger

Summer Lileck, Bb Soprano Clarinet
Third Place
Fleetwood HS, Grade 12
Parents: Peter Lileck & Alison Hill Lileck
Teacher: Mary Emerich

George Haage RMTA Scholarship Fund

Joseph Stahl, Piano
Award Recipient
Oley Valley HS, Grade 12
Parents: Michael & Mary Anne Stahl
Teacher: Kathleen Herber

Ruth & Spencer Overholser Orchestral String Scholarship

Amanda Bewley, Viola
Award Recipient
Boyertown SHS, Grade 12
Parents: Donna Bewley & Clair Wampole
Teacher: Dorothy Allyn

Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship

Elizabeth Lerch, Marimba
First Place
Reading High School, Grade 12
Parents: Michael Lerch & Greta Lerch
Teacher: Brian Simpson

Natalie Harper, Flute
Second Place
Berks Christian School, Grade 12
Parents: Danniel Rhoads
Teacher: Anne Weiser

Jordan Shomper, Voice (Tenor)
Third Place
Fleetwood SHS, Grade 12
Parents: Lori Shomper
Teacher: Catherine Williamson

Kathryn I. Schiffner Scholarship

Erinn Sensenig, Soprano
Award Recipient
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 12
Parents: Melvin & Cindy Sensenig
Teacher: Tamara Black

Isabel W. Sondheim Memorial Scholarship

Orin Strunk, Tenor I
College Award Recipient
Westminster Choir College, Sophomore
Parents: Valerie & Jon Strunk
Teacher: Lindsey Christians
 

Anna Baker, Soprano
High School Award, First Place
Lehigh Valley School for the Performing Arts, Grade 11
Parents: Phil & Beth and Baker
Teacher: Tamara Black

Rebecca Galick, Soprano
High School Award, Second Place
Boyertown SHS, Grade 12
Parents: Jeannie & Ed Galick
Teacher: Tamara Black

Emily Metcalf, Soprano
High School Award, Third Place
Homeschooled, Grade 11
Parents: John  Donna Metcalf
Teacher: Dennis Williams

Helen Smith RMTA Scholarship Fund

Jenny Knabb, Violin
Award Recipient
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 12
Parents: Paul & Eileen Knabb
Teacher: Barbara Lanza

Charlotte B. Wicklein Scholarship Fund

Rebecca Galick, Soprano
Award Recipient
Boyertown SHS, Grade 12
Parents: Jeannie & Ed Galick

Teacher: Tamara Black


February 27, 2011


Bruce P. Bengtson Keyboard Scholarship

Grades 9-10

Denton Weingard, Piano
First Place
Boyertown SHS, Grade 10
Parents: Robert & Maria Weingerd
Teacher: Kathleen Herber
 

Jonas Fiant, Piano
Second Place (Tie)
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 9
Parents: Elaine Fiant and Jeff Fiant
Teacher: Joanne Earnest
 

Nathan Patton, Piano
Second Place (Tie)
Exeter SHS, Grade 10
Parents: Mary & Derek Patton
Teacher: Joanne Earnest 
 

Jennie Bright, Piano
Honorable Mention
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 10
Parents: Kevin & Lisa Bright
Teacher: Millie Eben

Greta Koch, Piano
Honorable Mention
Wyomissing JR/SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Susan & Morgan Koch
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer

Grades 11-12

Joseph Stahl, Piano
First Place
Oley Valley HS, Grade 12
Parents: Michael & Mary Anne Stahl
Teacher: Kathleen Herber
 

Timothy Carroll, Piano
Second Place (Tie)
Twin Valley HS, Grade 12
Parents: Justina & Dennis Carroll
Teacher: Annette Freeze
 

Greg Piszczek, Organ
Second Place (Tie)
Central Catholic HS, Grade 12
Parents: Jozef & Danuta Piszczek
Teacher: Dr. Matthew Lewis
 

Katie Legenski, Piano
Honorable Mention
ABeka Academy, Grade 11
Parents: Ed & Brenda Legenski
Teacher: Millie Eben

Jacob Leonowitz, Piano
Honorable Mention
Twin Valley HS, Grade 11
Parents: Richard & Melinda Leonowitz
Teacher: Maria Asteriadou

David Bilger Woodwind Scholarship

Cory Samsel, Flute
First Place (tie)
Daniel Boone High School, Grade 11
Parents: Kathy & Doug Samsel
Teacher: Anne Weiser
 

Cynthia Vong, Flute
First Place (tie)
Wilson HS, Grade 11
Parents: Si & Macy Vong
Teacher: Donnasue Thompson
 

Mary Fullington, Oboe
Third Place
Fleetwood HS, Grade 12
Parents: Tom & Annie Fullington
Teacher: Kim Webster

Peter J. Brye Cello & Harp Fund

Graham Cullen, Cello
First Place
Exeter SHS, Grade 11
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
Teacher: Gloria dePasquale
 

Joey Brackbill, Cello
Second Place
Wyomissing Area JR/SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Robert & Elizabeth Brackbill
Teacher: Brian Mischler
 

Kaitlyn Reber, Cello
Third Place
Wilson HS, Grade 9
Parents: Greg & Kim Reber
Teacher: Crystal Jordan

Thomas W. & Marion Christman Balkcom Scholarship

Grades 1-3

Mark Hofmann, Piano
First Place
Cumru Elementary School, Grade 2
Parents: Steven & Erica Hofmann
Teacher: Lisa Sharer
 

Isabella D'Addesi, Piano
Second Place
Homeschooled, Grade 2
Parents: Carla & Leonard D'Addesi
Teacher: Millie Eben
 

Kevin Brown, Piano
Third Place (Tie)
Mother of Divine Grace Homeschool, Grade 2
Parents: John & Terri Brown
Teacher: Lisa Sharer 
 

Mya Dubbs, Piano
Third Place (Tie)
Holy Guardian Angels Regional School, Grade 1
Parents: Raymond & Marina Dubbs
Teacher: Lisa Sharer
 

Jerrett Zeng, Piano
Honorable Mention
Green Valley Elementary School, Grade 2
Parents: Qi Zeng
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer
 

Grades 4-6

Sashank Sridhar, Piano
First Place
Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, Grade 4
Parents: Vidya and Glpalan Sridhar
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
 

Baotram Nguyen, Piano
 Second Place
St. Catherine of Siena School, Grade 6
Parents: Hai Nguyen & Trang Vu
Teacher: Maki Chen
 

Jacqueline Wilson, Piano
Third Place
ML Lausch Elementary Center, Grade 4
Parents: Victoria & James Wilson
Teacher: Maki Chen
 

Justin Martinez, Piano
Fourth Place
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Grade 5
Parents: Ann Carabello
Teacher: James Neher
 

Benjamin Chen, Piano
Honorable Mention
Wyndcroft School, Grade 4
Parents: Yi Lu
Teacher: Danny Coldren
 

Alex Coldren, Piano
Honorable Mention
Cumru Elementary School, Grade 4
Parents: Dennis Coldren & Laurie Armstrong
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer
 

Madeline Simmons, Piano
Honorable Mention
Twin Valley Middle School, Grade 5
Parents: Kristine & Marc Simmons
Teacher: Annette Freeze
 

Ann L. Cusano & Kim Webster Double Reed Scholarship

Grades 7-9
 

Amanda Miller, Bassoon
First Place
Kutztown SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Duane & Louise Miller
Teacher: Valerie Trollinger
 

Drew Mauroschadt, Oboe
Second Place
Muhlenberg Middle School, Grade 9
Parents: Erich & Marci Mauroschadt
Teacher: Kim Webster
 

Drew Mauroschadt was also awarded the use of a Fox Renard 330 Oboe beginning in June 2011 through June 2013.
 

Grades 10-12
 

Garrett Brown, Bassoon
First Place
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 10
Parents: Christine & Allen Brown
Teacher: Ann Cusano
 

Stephanie Hartman, Oboe
Second Place
Oley Valley High School, Grade 10
Parents: Dorothy & William Hartman
Teacher: Kim Webster
 

 

Thomas W. & Edna Garrett Balkcom Scholarship

Brass

Amos Burkhart, Trombone
First Place (tie)
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Grade 6
Parents: Ann Lemon & Dane Burkhart
Teacher: Steven Holgate
 

Evan Kraft, Trumpet
First Place (tie)
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Grade 5
Parents: Glenn & Deborah Kraft
Teacher: Stephen Shiffer
 

Woodwind

Matthew Bowers, Clarinet
First Place
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Grade 6
Parents: Jack & Alice Bowers
Teacher: Ann Cusano
 

Allison Welch, Flute & Piccolo
Second Place
Wyomissing Area Elementary School, Grade 6
Parents: Pamela M. Daniels

Teacher: Robin Lilarose
 

Olivia Ritchey, Oboe
Third Place
Twin Valley Middle School, Grade 6
Parents: Jeff & Toni Ritchey
Teacher: Kim Webster 

Lindsey Gantert, Clarinet
Honorable Mention
Reading Gateway School for the Performing Arts, Grade 6
Parents: Jeff & Kris Gantert
Teacher: Timothy Gross

 

Robert R. Kreitz - Mark A. Hornberger Piano Scholarship

Grades 5-6

Louis Kim, Piano
First Place
West Reading Elementary, Grade 6
Parents: Dosik Kim & Seung-Ah Chae
Teacher: Rebecca Butler
 

Jeremy Earnest, Piano
Second Place
St. Ignatius Loyola School, Grade 6
Parents: Raji & Joseph Earnest
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
 

Tim Nyce, Piano
Third Place
Homeschooled, Grade 5
Parents: Krista & Tim Nyce
Teacher: Deb Marshall
 

Jenna Schwartz, Piano
Honorable Mention
Whitfield Elementary School, Grade 5
Parents: Natasha Schwartz
Teacher: Lisa Gantner
 

Grades 7-8

Cody Knight, Piano
First Place
Hamburg Middle School, Grade 8
Parents: Joel & Kimberly Knight
Teacher: Virginia Lash
 

Giovanni Nieves, Piano
Second Place
Reading Southwest MS, Grade 8
Parents: Miguel Nieves and Lourdes Rivera
Teacher: Rachel Luecke 
 

Harrison Tuckman, Piano
Third Place
Wilson West Middle School, Grade 7
Parents: Maria & Alan Tuckman
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer 
 

JiaNing Xie, Piano
Honorable Mention
Wilson West Middle School, Grade 7
Parents: Nancy Huang & Tim Xie
Teacher: Millie Eben
 

Katherine N. Quartner - Rita Quartner Herman String Scholarship

Grades 1-3

Lydia Lausch, Violin
First Place
Conrad Weiser East Elementary, Grade 2
Parents: Shan Ling & Michael Lausch
Teacher: Barbara Lanza
 

Alexa Winnberg, Violin
Second Place
Homeschooled, Grade 3
Parents: Jim & Alaina Winnberg
Teacher: Crystal Kowalski
 

Nicholas Manidis, Cello
Third Place
Homeschooled, Grade 3
Parents: John & Teresa Manidis
Teacher: Lisa Sharer
 

Helena Vojtasek, Violin
 Honorable Mention
Homeschooled, Grade 1
Parents: Mark & Diana Vojtasek
Teacher: Crystal Kowalski
 

Grades 4-6

Louis Kim, Cello
First Place
West Reading Elementary, Grade 6
Parents: Dosik Kim & Seung-Ah Chae
Teacher: Peter Brye
 

Madeline Simmons, Cello
Second Place
Twin Valley MS, Grade 5
Parents: Marc & Kristine Simmons
Teacher: Lisa Sharer 
 

Sarah Fleischood, Violin
Third Place
Wyomissing Hills Elementary School, Grade 4
Parents: Tim & Kate Fleischood
Teacher: Crystal Kowalski
 

Grades 7-9

Mary Grace Harris, Violin
First Place
Harris Home School, Grade 8
Parents: Steven & Mary Harris
Teacher: Paul Windt
 

Daniel Angstadt, Violin
Second Place
Homeschooled, Grade 9
Parents: Patty & Stephen Angstadt
Teacher: Margaret Hey
 

Stephanie Bonk, Violin
Third Place
Exeter JHS, Grade 7
Parent: Marty Bonk
Teacher: Sylvia Ahramjian
 

Lydia Harris, Violin
Honorable Mention
Harris Home School, Grade 7
Parents: Steven & Mary Harris
Teacher: Paul Windt
 

Elaine Huang, Violin
Honorable Mention
Fleetwood HS, Grade 9
Parents: Yong Huang & Qin Fang Tang
Teacher: Gloria Ballamy
 

Grades 10-12

Seth Trimble, Cello
First Place
Homeschooled, Grade 11
Parents: George & Pamela Trimble
Teacher: Gloria dePasquale
 

Matthew Brackbill, Violin
Second Place
Wyomissing Area JR/SHS, Grade 11
Parents: Robert & Elizabeth Brackbill
Teacher: Margaret Hey
 

Risa Cullen, Viola
 Third Place (Tie)
Exeter SHS, Grade 11
Parents: Jill Haley & David Cullen
Teacher: Ellen dePasquale
 

Maria Jiang, Violin
Third Place (Tie)
Wilson High School, Grade 11
Parents: J.D. & Sherry Jiang
Teacher: Margaret Hey

Joy Beam, Violin
Honorable Mention
Twin Valley High School, Grade 10
Parents: Nelson & Marilyn Beam
Teacher: Barbara Lanza

Willis M. Rapp Percussion Scholarship

Jonas Fiant, Percussion - Snare Drum & Marimba
First Place
Governor Mifflin HS, Grade 9
Parents: Elaine Fiant and Jeff Fiant
Teacher: Steve Weiser

Paul Lerario, Percussion
Second Place
Daniel Boone MS, Grade 9
Parents: Beth & Mark Lerario
Teacher: Steven Weiser

Andrew Smith, Percussion
Third Place
Oley Valley HS, Grade 9
Parents: William & Michelle Smith
Teacher: Kevin Miller

RMF Middle School Vocal Scholarship

James Damore, Voice
Award Recipient
Exeter JHS, Grade 8
Parents: Maria & Tony Damore
Teacher: Francine Black
 

Allison Gieringer, Voice
Award Recipient
Exeter JHS, Grade 8
Parents: Herbert Gieringer, Jr. and Marcy Gieringer
Teacher: Sandra Sittler
 

Quinn Hair, Voice
Award Recipient
Daniel Boone MS, Grade 7
Parents: Heather Hair
Teacher: Francine Black
 

Suhana Jagadesan, Voice
Honorable Mention
Governor Mifflin Middle School, Grade 8
Parents: Sethu & Selvi Jagadesan
Teacher: Holly Altenderfer

Katherine Weidner, Voice
Honorable Mention
Wyomissing JHS/SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Dawn & Randy Weidner
Teacher: Sandra Sittler

Runyeon Piano Scholarship

Nathan Lis, Piano
Accompanist Award
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Russell & Iris Lis
Teacher: Deborah Pyle

Elaine Huang, Piano
Solo Award
Fleetwood HS, Grade 9
Parents: Yong Huang & Qin Fang Tang
Teacher: Millie Eben

Ann W. Souders Piano Scholarship

Jessica Kang, Piano
First Place
Wilson High School, Grade 9
Parents: Sara Liu & Chong Sheng Kang
Teacher: Millie Eben 
 

James Damore, Piano
Second Place
Exeter JHS, Grade 8
Parents: Maria & Tony Damore
Teacher: Millie Eben 
 

Rachel Ohnsman, Piano
Third Place
Wyomissing Jr./Sr. High School, Grade 9
Parents: Steve & Chris Ohnsman
Teacher: Kathy Kiefer
 

Nicholas Agia, Piano
Honorable Mention
Schuylkill Valley MS, Grade 8
Parents: Patti & Mike Agia
Teacher: Grace Mease

Stephanie Bonk, Piano
Honorable Mention
Exeter JHS, Grade 7
Parents: Marty Bonk
Teacher: Christopher Rodgers

Zachary Shober, Piano
Honorable Mention
Wilson Southern JHS, Grade 8
Parents: Mark & Aimee Shober
Teacher: Grace Mease

Work Family Woodwind Program

MiKaela Krall, Baritone Saxophone
First Place
Wilson Southern JHS, Grade 7
Parents: David & Maureen Krall
Teacher: Nicholas Graham
 

Hannah Krall, Tenor Saxophone
Second Place
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Parents: David & Maureen Krall
Teacher: Nicholas Graham
 

Katie Loew, Clarinet
Third Place
Wilson West MS, Grade 7
Parents: Bill & Dawn Loew
Teacher: Julie Drey
 

Alexis Kochel was awarded her choice of owning a new Yamaha piccolo or the use of a Yamaha flute beginning in June 2011 and running through June 2013

Wyomissing Foundation Middle School Brass Program

Nicholas Bowser, Trumpet
Award Recipient
Hamburg SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Kathy & Ronald Bowser
Teacher: Donna Metcalf

Nathan Lis, Trumpet
Award Recipient
Wilson SHS, Grade 9
Parents: Russell & Iris Lis
Teacher: Andrew Kissling

 
 
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