Riley Herron
Why apply for the scholarship?
To anyone thinking about applying for this scholarship I advise you to apply as soon as you can! The committee members are extremely friendly and willing to work with you to ensure that you can apply, and Mr. Beguelin is incredibly supportive of the arts in our area. If you are someone interested in furthering your artistic endeavors, I encourage you to apply for this scholarship.
My Story
I am currently completing my student teaching semester at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and am on-track to soon graduate. It was because of this scholarship that I was able to attend school this semester, complete my degree and become a music educator. When I began my music studies, the original intent was to teach band at the high school level, but as I continued I discovered my love for many different types of music. Now, I look forward to teaching band, choir, general music, or even musical theatre at multiple grade levels. I am excited to finally achieve my goal of becoming a teacher.
I have been a member of several talented community ensembles in the area including the Kaskaskia College Community Concert and Jazz Bands. I also had the opportunity to perform with the Cultural Society's orchestra and was honored to be a featured soloist.