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.

Music Exploration Scholarship Winner

Music Exploration Scholarship Cycle Opens March 1, 2026

Winner Announced April 15

TBA

LIST OF PREVIOUS WINNERS

Artistry in Action Award

2024

Camden Neff

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

Music Exploration Award

2025

Eden McDonald

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