2025-2026 Music Advancement Scholarship Winners

Artistry in Action Scholarship Winner

Lena Taylor

Lena Taylor is a junior at Jefferson High School and is honored to have been chosen for the Artistry in Action award! She plays clarinet, tenor saxophone, piano, and is a drum major during marching band season.

Lena will use this $1,000 to purchase a clarinet.

Music Exploration Scholarship Winner

Nathan Anderson

Nathan is a senior at North Scott High School where he performs on soprano, alto, and tenor saxophone, and also plays piano and clarinet. Beyond music, Nathan is passionate about weightlifting and classic cars.

Nathan will use his $1,000 award to attend Birch Creek Summer Music Academy this summer.

LIST OF PREVIOUS WINNERS

Artistry in Action Award

Camden Neff

Jefferson HS, Cedar Rapids - used to purchase a tenor saxophone

2024

Music Exploration Award

2025

Eden McDonald

Xavier High School, Cedar Rapids - used for Iowa Ambassador’s Tour