Annual Scholarships
A CMAC tradition since 1958
A CMAC tradition since 1958
The Carlisle Musical Arts Club has awarded scholarships since 1958. CMAC accepts video auditions each year and awards four-year scholarships of $3,000 ($750 per year) to students majoring in a field of music study at a college or university accredited in music.
The winners of the 2024-25 scholarships are:
Elizabeth Carvell is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She majors in Music Education at Ithaca College.
Connor Petula is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He majors in Music Education at West Chester University.
John Gleed is a graduate of Big Spring High School. He majors in saxaphone performance at The Peabody Institute of Music at John Hopkins University.
Previous winners continuing their education in 2024-25 with a CMAC scholarship are:
Antonio Centenera is a graduate of Trinity High School. He majors in piano performance at Rice University Shepherd School of Music.
Michael Azar is a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. He majors in Biology and Music at Messiah University.
Andrew Hankes is a graduate of Carlisle High School. He majors in flute performance at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.
2025 - 26 Scholarships Available:
Edna Thornton Martin / Catherine Steck Memorial Scholarship
Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
To learn more:
Contact our Scholarship Chairman, Janis Glosenger.
How to apply:
Please complete the Scholarship Application Form.
Applications should be submitted to Janis Glosenger, Scholarship Chairman by email:
janislg0@gmail.com
Application deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility:
Seniors graduating from or residing in the following school districts are eligible to apply for our scholarships:
Audition Guidelines:
Note: should a scholarship recipient drop out of college, their scholarship will be relinquished.
Annual Carlisle High School Music Awards
In addition to the two four-year college scholarships, the Carlisle Musical Arts Club also awards three $200 awards to a Carlisle High School senior member of the band, the chorus, and the orchestra. These awards are granted on the recommendation of the high school music director.
For more information about the Carlisle High School Music Awards contact Janis Glosenger at janislg0@gmail.com.
The winners of the 2024-25 scholarships are:
- Elizabeth Carvell, Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
- Connor Petula, Edna Thornton Martin/Catherine Steck Memorial Scholarship
- John Gleed, Edna Thornton Martin/Catherine Steck Memorial Scholarship
Elizabeth Carvell is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. She majors in Music Education at Ithaca College.
Connor Petula is a graduate of Boiling Springs High School. He majors in Music Education at West Chester University.
John Gleed is a graduate of Big Spring High School. He majors in saxaphone performance at The Peabody Institute of Music at John Hopkins University.
Previous winners continuing their education in 2024-25 with a CMAC scholarship are:
- Anthonio Centenera, Edna Thornton Martin / Catherine Steck Memorial Scholarship
- Michael Azar, Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
- Andrew Hankes, Edna Thornton Martin/Catherine Steck Memorial Scholarship
Antonio Centenera is a graduate of Trinity High School. He majors in piano performance at Rice University Shepherd School of Music.
Michael Azar is a graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. He majors in Biology and Music at Messiah University.
Andrew Hankes is a graduate of Carlisle High School. He majors in flute performance at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester.
2025 - 26 Scholarships Available:
Edna Thornton Martin / Catherine Steck Memorial Scholarship
- Awarded to high school senior majoring in music education, performance, technology, or musical theatre.
Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
- Awarded to high school senior majoring in music education or music performance.
To learn more:
Contact our Scholarship Chairman, Janis Glosenger.
How to apply:
Please complete the Scholarship Application Form.
Applications should be submitted to Janis Glosenger, Scholarship Chairman by email:
janislg0@gmail.com
Application deadline: April 30, 2025
Eligibility:
Seniors graduating from or residing in the following school districts are eligible to apply for our scholarships:
- Big Spring
- Carlisle
- Cumberland Valley
- South Middleton
Audition Guidelines:
- All instrumentalists and vocalists must provide their own accompanist.
- Vocalists must sing from memory. Memorization is optional for instrumentalists.
- Vocalists should be prepared to perform three (3) selections as follows:
- song from the Baroque or the Classical Period
- aria or art song in French, German, Italian or Spanish
- art song in English or a Broadway song
- Instrumentalists should be prepared to play the following:
- one movement of a concerto
- one solo piece from the standard repertoire for your particular instrument
- Pianists should be prepared to perform the following:
- two solo pieces of contrasting styles or musical periods (no arrangements - originals only)
- Explain something about the pieces being performed, such as the translation, composer, style, history
- Submit two (2) written recommendations/references. One recommendation must be from your private teacher and one from your high school band, chorus or orchestra director. If you do not have a private teacher, bring one recommendation from your school music instructor and one from an additional music professional.
- Applicants will be rated on the following criteria:
- musical talent and technical skill - rhythmic accuracy, tone quality, facility, articulation, phrasing, expression, expression and emotion
- preparation
- rapport with the audience - informs the audience about the music being performed
- stage presence - maturity and poise
- financial need
Note: should a scholarship recipient drop out of college, their scholarship will be relinquished.
Annual Carlisle High School Music Awards
In addition to the two four-year college scholarships, the Carlisle Musical Arts Club also awards three $200 awards to a Carlisle High School senior member of the band, the chorus, and the orchestra. These awards are granted on the recommendation of the high school music director.
For more information about the Carlisle High School Music Awards contact Janis Glosenger at janislg0@gmail.com.
Previous Scholarship Winners:
Elizabeth Carvell, trumpet, 2024 - 2028, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Connor Petula, piano, 2024 - 2028
John Gleed, saxophone, 2024 - 2028
Antonio Centenera, piano, 2023 - 2027
John Patterson VII, euphonium, 2023 - 2024, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Michael Azar, baritone, 2021 - 2025, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Andrew Hankes, flute, 2021 - 2025
Benjamin Smith, clarinet, 2020 - 2024
Skylar Diehl, flute, 2019 - 2023
Sarah Swahlon, soprano, 2018 - 2022
Sarah Smith, mezzo-soprano, 2018 - 2022
Michael Anderson, baritone, 2016 - 2020, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Anna Walters, soprano, 2016 - 2020
William Hume, piano, 2014 – 2018
Samantha Eckrich, soprano, 2014 – 2018, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Shannon Williams, Clarinet, 2013-2017
Lucas Lourenco, Bass-baritone, 2013-2017, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Abigail Vensel, Soprano, 2012-2016
Victoria Bateman, Soprano, 2012
Gina Moscato, Soprano, 2011-2015, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Kathryn Rossiter, Soprano, 2011-2015
Gretchen Garland, soprano, 2010-2014, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Andrew Vensel, tenor, 2010-2014
Daniel Dorty, organ, 2009-2013
Amanda Jones, mezzo soprano, 2009-2013, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Lauren Mulholland, mezzo soprano, 2008-2012
John Powlison, trumpet, 2006-2010
David Hock, percussion 2005-2009
Megan Snyder, voice, 2005, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Megan Taylor, flute, 2004-2008
Caroline Oszustowicz, voice, 2004-2008, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Jacob Troxell, piano, 2003-2007
Megan Hoefert, cello, 2003-2007
Kim Novak, trombone, 2001-2005
Velda Jones, voice, piano, 2000-2004
Aaron Patterson, saxophone, 1999-2003
Elizabeth Lins, voice, piano, 1998-2002
Emily Fisher, voice, piano, 1997-2001
Suzanne Gosnell, clarinet, 1996-2000
Keith Richardson, trumpet, 1995-1999
Carrie Wik, French horn, 1994-1998
Mark Maurer, French horn, 1993-1997
Keith Brant, tuba, voice, 1993-1997
Tom Rarick, percussion, 1992-1996
Christine Snyder, French horn, 1991
Jocelyn Poorman, piano, voice, 1992
Lucy Shughart, piano, 1990-1994
Amy Miller, voice, 1989-1992
Cheryl Langley, voice, piano, 1988-1992
Karla Basehore, French horn, 1987-1991
Jason Lerew, saxophone, 1986-1990
Robert King, saxophone, 1985-1989
Susan Fry, voice, piano, 1985-1989
Janelle Chestnut, piano, voice, 1984
Carla Claycomb, clarinet, 1984-1985
Debra Wright, oboe, 1981-1985
Theresa Shevlin, voice, piano, 1981-1985
Douglas Cook, saxophone, 1979-1983
Elizabeth Forbis, oboe, 1979
Michael Boyd, trombone, 1975-1979
Lisa Hocker, clarinet, 1975-1979
Betty Lou Dupler, voice, piano, 1972-1976
Joan Vanasdalan, piano, 1971-1975
Susan Eaken, piano, 1968-1972
Donald Mazza, tuba, 1967-1971
Joy Coder, piano, voice, 1965-1969
Mary Peffer, piano, 1963
Margarette Richardson, piano, 1959-1963
Barbara Reese, piano, 1958-1962
Elizabeth Carvell, trumpet, 2024 - 2028, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Connor Petula, piano, 2024 - 2028
John Gleed, saxophone, 2024 - 2028
Antonio Centenera, piano, 2023 - 2027
John Patterson VII, euphonium, 2023 - 2024, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Michael Azar, baritone, 2021 - 2025, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Andrew Hankes, flute, 2021 - 2025
Benjamin Smith, clarinet, 2020 - 2024
Skylar Diehl, flute, 2019 - 2023
Sarah Swahlon, soprano, 2018 - 2022
Sarah Smith, mezzo-soprano, 2018 - 2022
Michael Anderson, baritone, 2016 - 2020, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Anna Walters, soprano, 2016 - 2020
William Hume, piano, 2014 – 2018
Samantha Eckrich, soprano, 2014 – 2018, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Shannon Williams, Clarinet, 2013-2017
Lucas Lourenco, Bass-baritone, 2013-2017, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Abigail Vensel, Soprano, 2012-2016
Victoria Bateman, Soprano, 2012
Gina Moscato, Soprano, 2011-2015, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Kathryn Rossiter, Soprano, 2011-2015
Gretchen Garland, soprano, 2010-2014, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Andrew Vensel, tenor, 2010-2014
Daniel Dorty, organ, 2009-2013
Amanda Jones, mezzo soprano, 2009-2013, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Lauren Mulholland, mezzo soprano, 2008-2012
John Powlison, trumpet, 2006-2010
David Hock, percussion 2005-2009
Megan Snyder, voice, 2005, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Megan Taylor, flute, 2004-2008
Caroline Oszustowicz, voice, 2004-2008, recipient of the Joan Frey Boytim Scholarship
Jacob Troxell, piano, 2003-2007
Megan Hoefert, cello, 2003-2007
Kim Novak, trombone, 2001-2005
Velda Jones, voice, piano, 2000-2004
Aaron Patterson, saxophone, 1999-2003
Elizabeth Lins, voice, piano, 1998-2002
Emily Fisher, voice, piano, 1997-2001
Suzanne Gosnell, clarinet, 1996-2000
Keith Richardson, trumpet, 1995-1999
Carrie Wik, French horn, 1994-1998
Mark Maurer, French horn, 1993-1997
Keith Brant, tuba, voice, 1993-1997
Tom Rarick, percussion, 1992-1996
Christine Snyder, French horn, 1991
Jocelyn Poorman, piano, voice, 1992
Lucy Shughart, piano, 1990-1994
Amy Miller, voice, 1989-1992
Cheryl Langley, voice, piano, 1988-1992
Karla Basehore, French horn, 1987-1991
Jason Lerew, saxophone, 1986-1990
Robert King, saxophone, 1985-1989
Susan Fry, voice, piano, 1985-1989
Janelle Chestnut, piano, voice, 1984
Carla Claycomb, clarinet, 1984-1985
Debra Wright, oboe, 1981-1985
Theresa Shevlin, voice, piano, 1981-1985
Douglas Cook, saxophone, 1979-1983
Elizabeth Forbis, oboe, 1979
Michael Boyd, trombone, 1975-1979
Lisa Hocker, clarinet, 1975-1979
Betty Lou Dupler, voice, piano, 1972-1976
Joan Vanasdalan, piano, 1971-1975
Susan Eaken, piano, 1968-1972
Donald Mazza, tuba, 1967-1971
Joy Coder, piano, voice, 1965-1969
Mary Peffer, piano, 1963
Margarette Richardson, piano, 1959-1963
Barbara Reese, piano, 1958-1962