Mara Rose Adler Soprano San Francisco, California Bachelor’s degree Oberlin Conservatory
Roles performed – Bird Seed Vendor (Louise), 1st spirit (Magic Flute), Harry (Albert Herring), Countess (La Mere Coupable), Mother Maria (Les Dialogues des Carmelites), Gretel (Hansel and Gretel), Sophie (Werther)
Sheryl Crow Scholarship Beulah Walwark Endowment
Chelsea Meegan Basler Soprano San Diego, California Pursuing Master’s degree Boston University Bachelor’s degree New England Conservatory
Roles performed – Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Sophie (Der Rosenkavalier), Lucy (The Telephone), Lola (Gallantry), 1st Knitter (A Game of Chance), Lilly (The SecretGarden), Una Novizia (Suor Angelica)
Eureka Springs Opera Guild Scholarship
Aubrey Coles Mezzo Soprano Kalamazoo, Michigan Bachelor’s degree California State University Northridge
Roles performed – Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Sesto (Giulio Cesare), Sally (Die Fledermaus), Anina (Der Rosenkavalier)
Dr. Alice Martinson & Carole Sturgis Scholarship
Lindsay Craft Mezzo Soprano Worland, Wyoming Bachelor’s degree Idaho State University Currently pursuing Master’s degree University of Missouri-Kansas City
Roles performed – Mother (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Katisha (Mikado), Melanto (Il ritorno d’Ulisse in patria), Emma Jones (Street Scene), Cornelia (Guilio Cesare)
Corrine Mayfield Endowment
Nathan DePoint Baritone Ft. Worth, Texas Master’s degree Wichita State University Bachelor’s degree John Brown University
Roles performed – Ft. Worth Opera Studio Young Artist, (Cover) Sharpless; Ford (Falstaff), Jos (Frau Margot), Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro), Lindorf/Coppelius/Dapertutto/Miracle (Tales of Hoffman), Cascada (The Merry Widow), Guglielmo (Cosi Fan Tutte), Melchior (Amahl and the Night Visitors)
Kansas Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship
Kathryn Doxzon Soprano Columbia, Maryland Master’s degree Temple University Bachelor’s degree University of North Carolina Charlotte
Roles performed – Suor Angelica (Suor Angelica), Inès (Les Bavard ), Echo (Ariadne auf Naxos), Mathilde(Dialogues des Carmèlites), Helen (Three Sisters who are Not Sisters)
Eureka Springs Opera Guild Scholarship
Megan Eyden Soprano San Antonia, Texas Master’s degree Texas State University San Marcos Bachelor’s degree University of Texas San Antonio
Roles performed – YumYum (Mikado), Pappagana (The Magic Flute), Isabel (Pirates of Penzance), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi)
Austin Music Club Friends Scholarship
Anthony Francisco Baritone Parsons, Kansas Pursuing Bachelor’s degree Kansas State University
Roles performed – Basilio (Le Nozze di Figaro), Count Danilo (The Merry Widow), George Jones (Street Scene), Papageno (Die Zauberflote), Gugliemo (Cosi Fan Tutte)
Burkhard Endowment Scholarship Dr. Kenneth & Maxine Burkhard
Ben Gulley Tenor Blue Springs, Missouri Pursuing Bachelor’s degree UMKC Conservatory of Music
Roles performed – General Stanley (Pirates of Penzance), Eddie (Wild Party), Jack (Into the Woods), Elder Hayes (Susannah), Stromboli (Gepetto and Son), Stuart Dalyrymple (Brigadoon), Charlemagne (Pippin), Don Curzio (Le Nozze di Figaro), Leander (Myths and Hymns), Moonface Martin (Anything Goes), Slave #3 (The Magic Flute)
Missouri Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship Moberly music club
Amy Elaine Hayes Soprano Indianapolis, Indiana Currently pursuing Master’s degree University of Wisconsin Madison Bachelor’s degree DePauw University
Roles performed – Countess (Le Nozze di Figaro), Rosalinda (Die Fledermaus), Antonia (Les Contes d’Hoffmann), First Lady (Die Zauberflote), Nella (Gianni Schicchi), Fifth Maid (Elecktra), Fire, Nightingale (L’enfant et les Sortileges)
Roland Davis Endowment Golden Lyre Foundation Scholarship
Will Hearn Baritone Lake Jackson, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree Texas State University
Roles performed – Javert (Les Miserable), Marco, Betto, Pianelino, Buoso (Gianni Schicchi), Le Chavelier (Dialogues des Carmelites), Figaro (Barber of Seville), Baron (La Traviata), Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus)
National Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship
Wesley Hentges Tenor Jefferson City, Missouri Bachelor’s degree Lincoln University
Roles performed – Performed with the Jefferson City Symphony in Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, and several solos with the orchestra and symphony choir. Also performed in opera scenes at Lincoln University
Adah Hesselgrave Endowment
Andrew Jamison Baritone Wichita Falls, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, Texas
Roles performed – Gianni Schicchi (Gianni Schicchi), Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni), Peter (Hansel and Gretel), Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus), Dr. Engel (The Student Prince)
David & Jeanice Hobart Scholarship
Shannon Jones Lyric Soprano Portland, Oregon Master’s degree The Boston Conservatory Bachelor’s degree Bennington College
Roles performed – Kathleen (Riders to the Sea); Euridice (Orphao); Daphne (Apollo and Daphne); Sotopenre (Akhnaten); The Composer (Ariadne auf Naxos); Ursule (Beatrice et Benedict); The Old Prioress (Dialogues of the Carmelites); Berta (Il Barbiere di Siviglia); Ines (The Gondoliers)
Zelma Burress Triad Energy Scholarship
Alissa Koonce Soprano Grapevine, Texas Pursuing Master’s degree University of North Texas Denton Bachelor’s degree Baylor University
Roles performed – Rosalinda (Die Fledermaus), 2nd Lady, Papagana, 3rd spirit, Pamina understudy (Die Zauberflote), Lauretta (Gianni Schicchi), Mistress of the Novices (Suor Angelica), Lucy (The Telephone), Shepardess (Amahl and the Night Visitors)
Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship
Caleb Lester Baritone Branson, Missouri Bachelor’s degree College of the Ozarks
Roles performed – Betto (Gianni Schicchi), Marquis (La Traviata), The King (Sleeping Beauty), Bernardo (West Side Story), David (A Hand of Bridge)
Benjamin Lundy Scholarship Al & Patty Walden
Wayne Line Baritone Toronto, Canada Bachelor’s degree University of British Columbia
Roles performed – Oreveso (Norma), Germont (La Traviata), Michele (Tabarro), the Butcher (Fiddler on the Roof), Conte di Luna (IL Trovatore)- in Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, Horace Tabor (The Ballade of Baby Doe), Gaylord Ravenal (Showboat), Belcore (L’elisir d’Amore), Morales (Carmen)
Joseph Mikolaj Tenor Houston, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree University of St. Thomas
Roles performed – Bill (A Hand of Bridge), Dick McGann (Street Scene), Kaspar (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Edwin (Trial by Jury)
David & Jeanice Hobart Scholarship
Shannon Morrison Soprano Spring, Texas Bachelor’s degree Stephen F. Austin State University
Roles performed – 2nd Cousin (La Perichole), CioCio San (Madama Butterfly), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Scenes performed – Mrs. Jones (street scene), Giulietta (The Tales of Hoffman)
Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship
Shannon Gallagher Peters Soprano Grosse Pointe, Michigan Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree Wheaton College Conservatory of Music
Roles performed – Geisha (The Mikado), Leader’s Wife (Down in the Valley), Madame Pompous (Too Many Sopranos) Meg (Little Women), La Cougina (Madame Butterfly), Mrs. Gleaton (Susannah), Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro)
Awards - First-place recipient at Illinois N.A.T.S. and a semi-finalist at Chicago N.A.T.S
Lorena Provencio Soprano Las Vegas, Nevada Young Artist Program Opera Las Vegas
Seven years as a professional singer/actress/dancer Las Vegas talent agency
Roles performed – Frasquita (Carmen), Musetta (La Boheme), Suor Infermiera (Suor Angelica), as well as several music theatre roles
Corinna Quilliam Soprano Seattle, Washington Bachelor’s degree Washington State University
Roles performed – Aida (Aida), Leonora (Il Trovatore), Flora (La Traviata), Griselidis (Griselidis)
Dr. Alice Martinson & Carole Sturgis Scholarship
Dixie Roberts Mezzo Soprano Hudson, Iowa Currently pursuing Master’s degree Wichita State University Bachelor’s degree Viterbo University
Roles performed – MME. De Croissy Cold Prioress (Dialouges des Carmelites), Hannah (Spitfire Grill), Ruth (Pirates of Penzance), Audrey (Little Shop of Horrors), Flora (No, No, Nanette)
Jacquie Nagel Scholarship Wichita (KS) music club
John Rude Baritone Vancouver, Washington Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree University of Puget Sound
Roles performed – Koko (Mikado), Fred/Petrucchio (Kiss Me Kate), Dr. Blind (Die Fledermaus), Sergeant (Pirates of Penzance)
Awards - 1st PlaceNATSNorthwestRegionPre-College Male, 1st PlaceWashingtonState Solo and Ensemble Competition Bass Division Awards - 1st PlaceNATSNorthwestRegionPre-College Male, 1st PlaceWashingtonState Solo and Ensemble Competition Bass Division
Eureka Springs Opera Guild Scholarship
Josh Shaw Tenor Laurel, Montana Master’s degree Southern Illinois University Bachelor’s degree Ouachita Baptist University
Roles performed – Ferrando (Cosi), Gastone (Traviata), Normanno (Lucia), Don Jose (Tragedy of Carmen), Ruggero Lastouc (Rondine), Almaviva (Figaro)
Frank Wcks Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs, SE District
Jason Slayden Tenor Plano, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree Texas State University
Roles performed – Alfredo (Die Fledermaus), King Kaspar (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Gherardo (Gianni Schicci)
Scenes performed – Nemorino (L’Elisir d’Amore)
David & Jeanice Hobart Scholarship
Matthew Smith Baritone Bullard, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree University of Texas at Tyler
Roles performed – Bob (The Old Maid and the Thief) Chorus – (Tosca) and (The Pirates of Penzance)
Texas Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship
Kyle Stegall Tenor Columbia, Missouri Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree University of Missouri - Columbia
Roles performed – Servant (La Canterina), 1st Sailor (Dido and Aeneas), Mr. Angel (The Impresario) Gabriel von Eisenstein (Die Fledermaus) Scenes Performed – Don Basilio (Le Nozze di Figaro), Tamino (Die Zauberflote)
Missouri Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship
Ashley Stone Mezzo Soprano San Marcos, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree Texas State University San Marcos
Roles performed – Kate (Pirates of Penzance), Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Elsa Shraeder (Sound of Music), Spirit (Dido and Aeneas), Hansel (Hansel and Gretel), Carmen (Carmen)
Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship
Matt Strader Baritone Houston, Texas Currently pursuing Master’s degree Arizona State University Bachelor’s degree University of Houston
Roles performed – Frank (Die Fledermaus), Puck (A Midsummer Night’s Dream), Orlick (Ms. Havisham’s Fire), Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance), Victor (Cabaret), Papageno (The Magic Flutee)
Richard Drapeau Scholarship
Jean Moffatt Scholarship
Erin Sura Soprano Waukesha, Wisconsin Master’s degree Syracuse University Bachelor’s degree Carroll College
Roles performed – Pertalote (Chanticleer), Mere Marie (Dialogues of the Carmelites), Eunice (The Captivation of Eunice Williams), First Lady (Die Zauberflote), Mimi (cover) (La Boheme), Sylviane (The Merry Widow)
Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship
Carolyn-Anne Templeton Soprano Sherman, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree DePauw University
Roles performed – Gabriella (Die Fledermaus), 1st spirit (Die Zauberflote), Juliette (Romeo et Juliette)
Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs, SE District
Monica Thakkar Soprano Houston, Texas Currently pursuing Master’s degree Boston Conservatory Bachelor’s degree Carnegie Mellon University
Roles performed – Papagena (Magic Flute), Miss Wordsworth (Albert Herring), Elvira (L’Italiana in Algeri), Rosabella (Most Happy Fella), Beth (Merrily We Roll Along), Morales (A Chorus Line)
David & Jeanice Hobart Scholarship
Sarah Tucker Soprano Houston, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelor’s degree Texas State University San Marcos
Roles performed – Gretel (Hansel and Gretel), Adina (L’Elisir d’amore), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro)
Sarah Walker Soprano Austin, Texas Currently pursuing Master’s degree Texas State University San Marcos Bachelor’s degree University of Arizona
Roles performed – Barbarina (Le Nozze di Figaro), Gianetta (The Gondoliers), Fredrika (A Little Night Music), as well as a soprano solo (Waiting for the Barbarians)
Annual Golf Tournament Scholarship
Jessica Walkup Soprano Bella Vista, Arkansas Has attended Simpson College and Wichita State University
Roles performed – La Contessa (Le Nozze di Figaro), Giunone (La Calisto), as well as roles in Of Mice and Men, Don Giovanni, and L’Incoronation di Poppea
Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship Pine Bluff (AR) Musical Coterie
Jenifer Rose Weber Mezzo Soprano Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Currently pursuing Master’s degree University of Missouri Kansas City Bachelor’s degree Indiana University Bloomington
Roles performed – Cherubino (Le Nozze di Figaro), Amanda McKenny (Working), Mrs. Ott (Susannah), Tolomeo (Giulio Cesare), Pittsburgh Opera Outreach Artist
Helen S. Boylan Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Kenneth Weber Baritone Los Angeles, California Master’s degree New England Conservatory of Music
Roles performed – several roles written by contemporary composers at John Duffy Composers Institute, Dancairo (Carmen), Conte di Luna (IL Trovatore), Antonio (Le Nozze di Figaro), as well as several supporting roles for Mobile Opera and New Orleans Opera Companies
