Tara Winds Scholarship Fund

2025 Scholarship Recipients

The Tara Winds Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 to share the love of music by providing funds to further music education. Since its inception, over $137,000 has been awarded to middle and high school band students to attend summer music camps and colleges across the nation.

Scholarships are awarded to students grades 7-12 as well as graduating seniors pursuing higher education in instrumental music. Recipients are chosen through an application process. Scholarships are recognized and awarded at the Tara Winds Spring Concert.

How to Apply

The application will be available in early March, 2026. Please check back then!

How to Donate

Check back later for details on how to donate to next year's Scholarship Fund.

2025 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients!

Level Student Instrument School
Middle School Charlotte Rogers Flute Buford Middle School
Middle School Chasdyn King Trumpet Pierce County Middle School
High School Luke Baker Griffies Clarinet Sequoyah High School
High School Ryan Elizabeth Norrell Oboe Columbus High School
Graduating Senior Declan Johnston Bassoon Buford High School

2025 Donors

Thank you to those individuals and partners who make our Scholarship Program possible. We appreciate your support!

Conductor's Circle Benefactor Patron Guarantor
Ed and Marcia Davis Tom Anderson & Cathe' McKinnon Julia Blake Sheila Smith
Jay and Cathy Asher George Blevins Brendon Gayron
Claudia Bullington Alan Fowler
Randy Lauscher Linda Kirchner
Donovan McMurray and Chase Morrison Laura Webb
Larry and Martha Lynn Volman
(In Honor of) Teri Taylor