Friends-in-Art Scholarship News
submitted by Harvey Miller
Jermaine Gardner, the winner of the Friends-in-Art $1,000 scholarship for 2000-2001, is currently a piano and composition student at Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Md. Even though he is only 16, he has many performances behind him of note. He has performed with Stevie Wonder, appeared on television shows such as Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Late Show, and the Donahue Show. In addition to all this Jermaine has been to the White House twice to perform. He also has received many honors and awards: the young soloist award for the state of Maryland sponsored by Very Special Arts, first place in high school honors competition, and first place in the Maryland Music Teachers Association (MMTA) competition for young artists.
This past summer Jermaine attended a workshop at Oberlin Conservatory that was devoted to early keyboard instruments. The workshop has inspired Jermaine to pursue the study of early instruments in his future college career. He plans to attend Oberlin to work toward a music degree in order to perform music of the 18th and early 19th centuries on authentic instruments. Jermaine is a very personable and outgoing young man whom we are sure will continue to work hard toward his goal of a career as a composer, performer, and concert pianist.
All blind or visually impaired students who plan to major in music, art, drama, or creative writing, or who already are majoring in those fields, are invited to apply for the Friends-In-Art Scholarship for 2001-2002. This $1,000 scholarship is offered annually for achievement, talent, and excellence in the arts. To obtain an application, send a self-addressed envelope to Mike Mandel, 400 W. 43rd St., Apt. 20l, New York, NY 10036. All applications must be returned by April 15, 2001.