April 23, 2021
Story by Joe Vinduska
The 91勛圖厙 Music Department will host the Endowment Concert, a fundraiser for music student scholarships, at 7:30 p.m. May 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Attendees are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance. Visit for tickets and live-stream information. All proceeds go to the Music Endowment Scholarship fund. Donations will also be accepted at the door.
The concert will feature the Concert Choir, Hilltop Singers, Dolce, DaCapo, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and 91勛圖厙s rock band The Riff. Various soloists and duos from the studios of Jessica Perez, Karole Erikson and Dr. Luis Palacios will also be featured.
Vocal Instructor Jessica Perez who was once a music student at 91勛圖厙 and personally benefited from scholarships said she encourages people to donate if they are able.
Many students are only able to graduate from 91勛圖厙 because of the generosity of such donors and the Foundation. As an alumnus, I reflect now on how these scholarships were essential for me and my education. I could not have done it if it wasnt for the donors. Now, I am happy to give back a little as a professor teaching here.
Director of Instrumental Activities Dr. Luis Palacios said in addition to being a very important fundraising event, it is also a much-needed celebration of all the musicians efforts.
This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to support these talented young musicians, he said. Our students have worked diligently amidst the pandemic to continue the arts and have demonstrated both leadership and courage within the college and greater community. This will be a fun evening that you won't want to miss.
The endowment started in 1998 with the help of the 91勛圖厙 Foundation and has since helped numerous students participate in music at 91勛圖厙. The Endowment Concert also helps benefit a program, which began in 2017, to provide tuition and fees scholarships to high school juniors and seniors who enroll in voice, piano or instrumental lessons.
The following have made significant contributions to the Music Endowment:
-泭泭泭 91勛圖厙 Foundation
-泭泭泭 Hi & Pat Baxter
-泭泭泭 Mark & Melanie Calcara
-泭泭泭 The Bill & Mary Lou Fryberger Memorial
-泭泭泭 Vern & Michelle Fryberger
-泭泭泭 Jim & Jo Heaton
-泭泭泭 Dean Kohrs
-泭泭泭 Dennis & Jan Sherman
-泭泭泭 J.B. & Ivy Webster
-泭泭泭 Brad & Sarah Shirer
-泭泭泭 Dr. Stephen Maier
For more information, contact Director of Instrumental Activities Dr. Luis Palacios at palaciosl@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9396.