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This memorial scholarship award is about growth, spirit, devotion and opportunity. Opportunity to expand the knowledge of the harpist's craft and to share that knowledge with others. Opportunities to make positive changes in the lives of others, whether they be an audience of one or of many.

Scholarships are awarded in three categories:

  1. General Training ($500 first place, $300 second place)
  2. Harp Therapy ($500 first place, $300 second place)
  3. Returning Harp Camp attendee ($400)

These scholarships are offered to harpists who are in need of assistance with their pursuit of achieving a more advanced level of accomplishment in the field of performance and service to others.

To apply for this scholarship: print the application form, fill it out, and send it (along with a cassette tape of 2 selections not to exceed a total of 4 minutes) to the address on the application. The application must be received at the address listed by the November 20th deadline.

2008 Jan Pennington Gray Harp Scholarship Winners


This is the day we celebrate Jan’s birthday, January 31st, by announcing the winners of the four scholarships chosen from written and recorded applications from the following fourteen states: AL, IL, IN, MA, MD, NC, NJ, OH, TN, TX, VA and WY.  It is very gratifying to have so many harpists/harpers submit applications for financial assistance in furthering their desires to improve their performance skills and their service to their respective communities.

Our judges have chosen Sairey Miller from Lisbon, OH as the first place winner in the General Training category.  As the third of eight children, she has enjoyed many performances as a soloist and with her sisters at Scottish events, nursing homes and church activities. She hopes to attend the Ohio Scottish Arts School where she has received very valuable instructions from outstanding international teachers for the past five years..

Susanna Campbell from Richmond, TX earned second place in the General Training category. She is the recipient of numerous awards having had prestigious opportunities as a soloist and an ensemble member. “Serving others with the harp” has been her focus and she plans to pursue a teaching career.  Congratulations to Susanna and to her teacher, Therese Honey.

The First place Harp Therapy scholarship was awarded to Teresa Wallace from Charlotte, NC.  She has had the opportunity to serve her community in many different venues and plays harp for assisted living centers and a variety of charity events. Trained in group lessons taught by Christine Van Arsdale, Teresa has chosen to use her scholarship to enroll in Laurie Riley’s Christian Clinical Musician certification program.

Lynne C. Davis from Wendell, MA is the second place winner of the Harp Therapy category.  She has been a hospice volunteer for eight years. Inspired by a video several years, ago, she found her “Soul Work” and has been fortunate in studying with Therese Schroeder-Sheker, founder and director of The Chalice of Repose Project School of Music Thanatology. She will use this scholarship “to further develop my skills in order to bring the most healing tone I can to those in need”.

The members of the Board of Directors of the Jan Pennington Gray Harp Scholarship Fund, Inc. offer congratulations and best wishes to this year’s winners.

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