Scholarships
Awards and Grants
We are proud to play an active role in the continuing education and encouragement of young musicians. Our scholarships exist to keep their enthusiasm and interest in music alive.
ECB sponsors an annual scholarship competition to promote the musical development of students ages 13 - 18, who reside in Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Winners receive cash scholarships and perform for ECB at the winners' concert in May.
A second grant, funded by a bequest from Maria Homem, targets music education programs that create opportunities for underserved children and youth.
Katy Wilson, Young Artist
Competition Chair
or
Claire Lavery,
Homem Grant Chair
Downloads
- Competition Application
(PDF) - Competition Flyer
(PDF) - Homem Fund Application
(PDF)
2024 Scholarship Awards
Young Artist Competition
Junior Division Winners
1st Place
Valery Breshears, Violin
2nd Place
Sora Corro, Piano
3rd Place - tied
Jiayu Song, Piano
Joshua Tittiranonda, Piano
Senior Division Winners
1st Place
Ariel Pawlik-Zwiebel, Violin
2nd Place - tied
Starla Breshears, Cello
Natalie Burr, Piano
3rd Place - tied
Dustin Breshears, Violin
Rebekah Sung, Viola