Trustee Spotlight: Vera Wilson

This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each one of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee members. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common – they love music. Keep an eye out on the series to learn more about each member, their background,…

Committee Member Spotlight: Nicole R. Robinson

This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each one of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee members. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common – they love music. Keep an eye out on the series to learn more about each member, their background,…

Committee Member Spotlight: Susan D. Van Vorst

This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each one of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee members. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common – they love music. Keep an eye out on the series to learn more about each member, their background,…

Trustee Spotlight: Stanford Thompson

This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each one of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee members. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common – they love music. Keep an eye out on the series to learn more about each member, their background,…

Seeking to change the lives of students through music

Kevin Lopez received the 2021-22 Undergraduate Scholar Award from Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and applied the award funds as a scholarship. He shared his background and what the award means to him with the Foundation.    What does receiving this scholarship assistance mean to you? I am beyond appreciative to receive this scholarship assistance. As…

Developing as an artist and a scholar

The Presser Foundation thanks Cameron Barton of Washington State University for writing this letter to us in the spring of 2021.   By Cameron Barton, 2020-2021 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award Recipient I am incredibly proud to be the recipient of a 2020-2021 WSU Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award in Music this year. My name is Cameron Barton,…

Music education major Cesar Gonzalez named Presser Scholar

Originally posted on The College of New Jersey’s website   By Luke Sacks   The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) music education major Cesar Gonzalez has been named a 2022 Presser Scholar and was presented with the award during the TCNJ Wind Ensemble concert on Saturday, April 30. He was nominated for the award by the…

Making Music and Education a Career

The Presser Foundation thanks Rosemary Hoitt of Ithaca College for writing this letter to us last fall.    By Rosemary Hoitt, 2020-2021 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award Recipient I write this letter as a form of gratitude for the Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award I am receiving. I know that this gift will help myself as well…