Who Can Apply:
- Michael D’Ambrisi had a love for music that he passed down throughout his family. Earning his music degree in violin at the New York University at age 12, Michael went on to lead a jazz ensemble that performed throughout New York City during the depression era.
- Michael’s daughter, Audrey Sherrill, was also a gifted performer at a young age but devoted her music career to teaching piano and playing the organ. Audrey filled her home with music and was passionate about helping students fulfill their musical potential. Together, Michael and Audrey created a lasting musical legacy for their descendants for generations to come.
- This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.
- Any undergraduate student in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey or Massachusetts with at least a 3.0 GPA who is studying, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Jazz Studies may apply. Candidates with a classical focus will be given preference.
Submission: Please answer ONE of the following questions.
- Relate the personal experience that made you resolve to pursue a career in Music.
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Explain what (you think) he meant by this and how applicable this might be today.
- Describe how you envision you might make a positive impact with your music career.
Deadline: May 16, 2025
Amount: $3,500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/audrey-sherrill-and-michael-dambrisi-music-scholarship/
