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TESTIMONIALS CONTINUED
2023 Elizabeth, Appleton, WI
Elizabeth is a senior high violinist who was able to attend Interlochen Summer Arts Camp with the help of the Ashley Foundation's scholarship. It's a 6 week long camp held in Interlochen, Michigan.
Elizabeth writes: Interlochen was a BLAST!! I experienced opportunities that I wouldn't be able to experience anywhere else. The master classes, weekly performances, chamber music opportunities, professional-level repertoire, friendships, and connections with professional musicians and conductors from the best institutes and orchestras in the nation were one of the many things that Interlochen offered that made my 6 weeks of summer amazing. Interlochen changed my perspective in music and has uplifted me to become a better performer and violinist. It is your assistance that has helped me attend and experience these amazing opportunities. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated.
(The photo is me and our week 5 guest conductor, Gemma New)
2024 Adam, Melbourne, FL
Adam is a 10-year-old cellist who used his scholarship to help purchase his very own cello!
Adam writes: I'm very grateful to everyone at The Ashley Foundation for helping me get a new cello. My old cello didn't sound very good. Thanks to The Ashley Foundation, I have become a better cellist and sound much better because of the higher quality cello.
2024 David, Augusta, GA
David is a young violinist who was able to attend the Augusta Suzuki Workshop.
Davd's mom writes: Dear Ashley Foundation, What a joy it was to watch my 5-year-old son enjoying this year's Augusta Suzuki Workshop. It has taken us a while to get past the Twinkle Twinkle milestone and attending the workshop was just the encouragement that he needed. Being exposed to a variety of teachers, ideas and friends was such a blessing for him. Thank you very much for your generosity that made it possible for him to attend this year's workshop.
Just today as I was sitting down with him to write in his gratitude journal, I was touched to see him specifically mention the joy violin playing brings to him as well as his gratitude for his teacher, Gwen Jenkins. Thank you again for the part that you have played in facilitating him on this journey at such an early stage.
2024 Michael, Saint Johns, FL
Michael is a senior high violinist who attends Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, FL. With the help of the Ashley Foundation Michael was able to attend the Brevard High School Orchestral Institute at Brevard Music Center, Brevard, NC.
Michael writes: Thank you again for making my trip to Brevard possible. While I was at Brevard, I experienced so many things that have changed my life and I've grown both as a musician and as a person. I got to work with some of the best musicians in the world, such as Ken Lam, Caroline Chin and Keith Lockhart, just to name a few. I made friendships with my roommates and other students that I hope will last a lifetime. Above all, I was able to practice and play music that was exciting, inspiring, and challenging. I would absolutely recommend this institute to anybody, and I'm so grateful that the Ashley Foundation contribution made this experience possible for me!
2024 Kai, Haddonfield, NJ
Kai put his scholarship towards his fees to attend the Boston University Tanglewood Institute Quartet Workshop in Lenox, MA.
Kai writes: Thank you to The Ashley Foundation for making this a truly amazing and unforgettable summer! I met so many wonderful people and learned so much from the program I was able to attend. My experience at Boston University Tanglewood Institute's String Quartet Workshop left me with so many ideas to help me contribute more to the string quartet I am part of during the school year. Thank you so much for generosity and kindness.
2024 Eden, Oxford, FL
Eden is a young violinist who used her scholarship to offset fees to attend The Virginia Suzuki Institute, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA.
Eden writes: Thank you so much for giving me a scholarship to apply towards the VSI at Emory & Henry College which included a jazz class. I am so grateful that you chose me as one of the scholarship recipients.
I learned in Master Class how to improve my positioning of the instrument and my bowing. In Group we learned how to improve with dynamics and intonation. Orchestra helped me experience playing with others, reading music and hopefully will help me when I try out for the Ocala Junior Symphony. Jazz class was fun, and it was interesting how violins can be incorporated with Jazz.
Eden later wrote that she auditioned for and is now a member of the Ocala Junior Symphony!!
2024 Dylan, Pittsford, NY
Dylan is a violinist and is attending Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio. He applied his scholarship to fees to attend the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival, St. Michael's College, Colchester, VT.
Dylan writes: I had a really great experience, and I got to study and perform a whole string quartet as well as perform my solo repertoire. Thank you so much for helping make this possible for me!
2024 Samantha, Crown Point, IN
Samantha is a senior high violinist who received scholarship assistance to help offset fees to attend Benefic Chamber Music Camp, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Samantha's mom sent the Ashley Foundation pics of her time at camp.
2024 Simon & Benedict, Brentwood, TN
Simon & Benedict are violinist brothers who used their scholarships to apply towards fees to attend the American Suzuki Institute, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.
Their mom writes: Simon & Benedict enjoyed their week at American Suzuki Institute. We are so grateful for the Ashley Foundation scholarships that helped them attend the oldest Suzuki Institute outside of Japan!!
2024 Isabella, Hernando, MS
Isabella is a senior high violinist who applied her scholarship to help her attend the Virginia Suzuki Institute, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA.
Isabella writes: Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to go to VSI this summer. I am very grateful that I was able to go!!
