Calgary Youth Orchestra

scholarships & bursaries

2010 Scholarship Applications must be received by Saturday, May 15!

The Frank Simpson Memorial Scholarship

The Frank Simpson Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of Frank Simpson, the founding Director of CYO. This annual scholarship will be awarded each year to an orchestra member who has been a member of the orchestra for at least two years, is leaving the orchestra, pursuing musical studies and has participated in all aspects of the orchestra. Applications for the scholarship will be available from the Orchestra Manager, in the spring of each year. Donations to this scholarship fund will be gratefully accepted. A tax receipt will be issued.

For application requirements and deadlines, click here.

Past winners of the Frank Simpson Memorial Scholarship:

1999	Andrea Case	violoncello
2000	Margaret Carey	viola
2001	Matthew Linton	clarinet
2002	Katie Baker	French horn
2003	Sean Clarke	flute
2004	Arnold Choi Matthew Lonson	violoncello violin
2005	Carl Lundgren Patrick Staples	trombone double bass
2006	Elizabeth Morrison Tong Yina	bassoon violoncello
2007	Douglas Kwon Robyn Reekie	violin double bass

John Thompson Scholarship

The John Thompson/Calgary Youth Orchestra Scholarship is awarded annually to any member of the CYO on the basis of financial and/or educational need. The awarding of the scholarship takes into consideration some, but not necessarily all, of the following criteria:

•	dedication to the orchestra
•	financial need
•	playing ability
•	improvement as an orchestral player

For application requirements and deadlines, click here.

Past winners of the John Thompson/Calgary Youth Orchestra Scholarship:

2002	Emlyn Stam	viola
2003	Anna Smith	French horn
2004	Karen Kang Sonia Shklarov	violoncello violin
2005	Cordelia Paw Ben Plotnick	violin viola
2006	Thomas Quail Willem Stam	viola violoncello
2007	Trina Chan Dorian Cox	violin percussion

Kathleen MacLachlan Scholarship

Kathleen MacLachlan (Kay) was born and raised on a homestead in west central Alberta where she rode her pony for half an hour just to get to her piano lessons. She has derived many hours of enjoyment from listening to her granddaughter’s (Lauren Ridge’s) progress with the violin and through the Mount Royal Conservatory orchestras. It is with pleasure that we honour her and make a small contribution to the tradition of excellence in musicianship in this province.

Any fully paid-up member of the CYO may apply for the Kathleen MacLachlan Scholarship. The awarding of the scholarship takes into consideration some, but not necessarily all, of the following criteria:

•	respect for the conductor and fellow musicians
•	noticeable improvement in musicianship as an orchestra member
•	family financial need

For application requirements and deadlines, click here.

Past winners of the Kathleen MacLachlan Scholarship:

2005	Bianca Courtright Timothy Steeves		violin violin
2007	Alison Fogtmann		bassoon

Kenneth A. Morrison Memorial Scholarship

Kenneth A. Morrison passed away suddenly on October 10, 2005. He was a successful consultant in the oil industry and a very active member of the community. Organizations like Quest Theatre, the Ranchmen’s Club, the Officers’ Mess of Lord Strathcona’s Horse, the Bearspaw Golf and Country Club and the Glencoe Club all benefited from Ken’s involvement. Ken’s passion for music and the arts is memorialized by donations made to the Calgary Youth Orchestra, and the CYO Society Board is pleased to offer this scholarship in his name.

Any member of the brass, percussion and woodwind sections of the CYO may apply for the Kenneth A. Morrison Memorial Scholarship.

•	respect for the conductor and fellow musicians
•	dedication to the Orchestra
•	noticeable improvement in musicianship as an orchestra member
•	family financial need

For application requirements and deadlines, click here.

Past winners of the Kenneth A. Morrison Scholarship:

2005	Alison Fogtmann		oboe
2007	Ashley Ko		flute

CYO Society Fees

For application to waive or reduce CYO Society fees, click here.

Frank Simpson Concerto Competition

Each year, the CYO sponsors the Frank Simpson Concerto Competition. This competition requires competitors to perform, from memory, a complete concerto or concerted work. Participation is limited to members of the CYO and all competitors receive some form of financial recognition for their efforts. The competition is held in March or early April and all orchestra members are encouraged to participate.

Winners of the Frank Simpson Concerto Competition:

1979	Wendy Soltice	violin
1980	John Pauls	violin
1981	Stephanie Soltice	violin
1982	Kai Gleusteen	violin
1983	Rhian Kenny	flute
1984	Dean Marshal	violin
1985	Cathy French	violin
1986	Mary Osoko	violin
1987	Sandra Baron	violin
1988	Helen Kim	violin
1989	Cinnamon Anderson	French horn
1990	Andrea Bray	violin
1991	Scott McCormick	viola
1992	Martha Baldwin	violoncello
1993	Will Fedkenheuer	violin
1994	Jessica Low	violin
1995	Emily Fowler	violin
1996	Hildie Ireland	violin
1997	Colin Maier	oboe
1998	Ni Tao	violoncello
1999	Margaret Carey	viola
2000	Loewi Lin	violoncello
2001	Arnold Choi	violoncello
2002	Shan Shan Yao	violin
2003	Juan Wong	piano
2004	Nadia Sparrow	flute
2005	Karen Kang	violoncello
2006	Tao Yan	violin
2007	Maria van der Sloot	violin