Arizona Musicfest names scholarship winner

STAFF REPORT ~ 7/6/2011

Arizona Musicfest honored Karen Nguyen of Chandler as the Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship recipient for 2011. Nguyen graduated from Corona del Sol High School in Tempe and will be attending the Arizona State University School of Music, Bachelor of Music program in Piano Performance.
The scholarship recognizes Roberta K. Pappas, the first Managing Director of Arizona Musicfest who devoted 14 years to building the organization and died, tragically, in October 2007. To honor her devotion to young artists, the Arizona Musicfest Board of Directors and volunteers created the Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship. These monies help underwrite the conservatory education of student musicians pursuing a degree in music performance.
The scholarship selection committee is comprised of leaders in the music education and music performance industries. Led by a former Chairman of the Board, John Terhune, it consists of representatives of the Valley’s most important organizations dedicated to young musicians.
“All of the students applying for the Roberta K. Pappas Scholarship were exceptionally qualified both academically and artistically,” said selection committee chairman John Terhune. “It is striking to witness the exceptional talent that we have from across Arizona.”
Arizona Musicfest is a nonprofit organization of volunteers that hosts “America’s Premier Winter Music Festival” every February, supports youth education and young musicians performances, and is dedicated to bringing great music into the communities. For information, visit azmusicfest.org or call 480-488-0806 or toll free 866-488-0806.