Mara Rose Adler Soprano San Francisco, California Bachelors 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 Masters degree Boston University Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree Idaho State University Currently pursuing Masters degree University of Missouri-Kansas City
Roles performed Mother (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Katisha (Mikado), Melanto (Il ritorno dUlisse in patria), Emma Jones (Street Scene), Cornelia (Guilio Cesare)
Corrine Mayfield Endowment
Nathan DePoint Baritone Ft. Worth, Texas Masters degree Wichita State University Bachelors 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 Masters degree Temple University Bachelors 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 Masters degree Texas State University San Marcos Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Masters degree University of Wisconsin Madison Bachelors degree DePauw University
Roles performed Countess (Le Nozze di Figaro), Rosalinda (Die Fledermaus), Antonia (Les Contes dHoffmann), First Lady (Die Zauberflote), Nella (Gianni Schicchi), Fifth Maid (Elecktra), Fire, Nightingale (Lenfant et les Sortileges)
Roland Davis Endowment Golden Lyre Foundation Scholarship
Will Hearn Baritone Lake Jackson, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree Lincoln University
Roles performed Performed with the Jefferson City Symphony in Leonard Bernsteins 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 Bachelors 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 Masters degree The Boston Conservatory Bachelors 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 Masters degree University of North Texas Denton Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 (Lelisir dAmore), Morales (Carmen)
Joseph Mikolaj Tenor Houston, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree Wheaton College Conservatory of Music
Roles performed Geisha (The Mikado), Leaders 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 Bachelors 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 Masters degree Wichita State University Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Masters degree Southern Illinois University Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree Texas State University
Roles performed Alfredo (Die Fledermaus), King Kaspar (Amahl and the Night Visitors), Gherardo (Gianni Schicci)
Scenes performed Nemorino (LElisir dAmore)
David & Jeanice Hobart Scholarship
Matthew Smith Baritone Bullard, Texas Currently pursuing Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Masters degree Arizona State University Bachelors degree University of Houston
Roles performed Frank (Die Fledermaus), Puck (A Midsummer Nights Dream), Orlick (Ms. Havishams Fire), Pirate King (Pirates of Penzance), Victor (Cabaret), Papageno (The Magic Flutee)
Richard Drapeau Scholarship
Jean Moffatt Scholarship
Erin Sura Soprano Waukesha, Wisconsin Masters degree Syracuse University Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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 Masters degree Boston Conservatory Bachelors degree Carnegie Mellon University
Roles performed Papagena (Magic Flute), Miss Wordsworth (Albert Herring), Elvira (LItaliana 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 Bachelors degree Texas State University San Marcos
Roles performed Gretel (Hansel and Gretel), Adina (LElisir damore), Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro)
Sarah Walker Soprano Austin, Texas Currently pursuing Masters degree Texas State University San Marcos Bachelors 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 LIncoronation di Poppea
Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs Scholarship Pine Bluff (AR) Musical Coterie
Jenifer Rose Weber Mezzo Soprano Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Currently pursuing Masters degree University of Missouri Kansas City Bachelors 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 Masters 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
