Left to right: Phillip Palmore, Natalie Orth, Ishana Galgali, Meagan Hipsky, Claudia Neff, Grant Jackson,
Janna Young and Reed Gnepper. Not in photo: Christina Nam, Lauren Maynus and Sarah DeMoor.
Nancy F. Walker Scholarship
2018 WINNERS
Matinée Musicale honors Nancy F. Walker for her legacy of support and encouragement of young musicians through the Nancy F. Walker Memorial Scholarships.
Nancy was a musician, music teacher, and strong advocate for music and the arts, serving on the boards of Cincinnati’s largest performing arts organizations. In 1989, she received a Post-Corbett Award for her volunteerism. She was Artistic Director of Matinée Musicale for over 40 years. The first Scholarship competition was held in 2018 after her death in October of 2017.
HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL
1st Place - Christina Nam, violin; Kurt Sassmannshaus, teacher
2nd Place - Meagan Hipsky, cello; Sarah Kim, teacher
3rd Place - Zachary Wuorinen, double bass; Debbie Taylor, teacher
HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL
1st Place - Reed Gnepper, baritone; Mary Ann Powers Buyukisik, teacher
2nd Place - Lauren Maynus, soprano; Alison Acord, teacher
3rd Place - Ishana Galgali, mezzo-soprano; Trio Jeng, teacher
COLLEGE INSTRUMENTAL
1st Place - Janna Young, harp; Gillian Sella, teacher
2nd Place - Phillip Palmore, French horn; Randy Gardner, teacher
3rd Place - Natalie Orth, violin; Timothy Lees, teacher
COLLEGE VOCAL
1st Place - Sarah DeMoor, soprano; Kimberly Gelbwasser Lazzeri, teacher
2nd Place - Grant Jackson, baritone; William McGraw, teacher
3rd Place - Claudia Neff, soprano; Gwendolyn Coleman, teacher
Click below to see our past winners!
*Eligibility
Students who reside or attend school in Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren counties in Ohio; Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in Kentucky; and Dearborn County in Indiana are eligible to receive scholarships.
Questions?
Please contact Kathy Adams at matineemusicalescholarships@gmail.com.
