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MARCH 2021 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER - Ayoko Young

April 08, 2021

Ayoko Young

Awarded to Hana from Clarkston, MI
"Hana is a Junior and has been studying with me since she was four years old. She has been an active musician by joining the Clarkston High School Orchestra and by volunteering as a performer at the retirement house in the Troy area since she was in Elementary school. To add, she has won first place at numerous local piano solo and concerto competitions, and achieved the Superior ( highest rating) rating for the past twelve years at Michigan Federation Festivals. During the pandemic, she has been the most active student to participate in our donation efforts for frontline workers at Beaumont Hospital. Thanks to her continuous dedication in piano lessons, we were able to donate some funds and PPE to Beaumont. She hopes to continue giving back to the community with her musical talent and believes that her enthusiasm for music will connect and help people."


Ayoko Young - ay3724@yahoo.com

THE PIANO PLACE SILENT SCHOLARSHIP

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Dear Piano teachers, we would like to provide a select amount of students, that you personally nominate, with one month free of lessons! Covid-19 has effected every household in the world in significant ways. In this tough time we want to make sure that all promising students are given an opportunity to continue lessons no matter the financial obstacles that may come their way. You can nominate 1 - 3 students you feel may benefit from this scholarship. Enter the name of your student and your information by clicking the button below. We will be awarding our scholarships on the 15th of every month and contacting the corresponding teachers to award their students! We appreciate your nomination, time, and support.

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