Awards

Charlotte Field Memorial Scholarship
This BYSO tuition scholarship was established in 2005 with funds from the Charlotte Field Memorial Trust to honor an outstanding graduate of BYSO. For 2006 the applicants need to be, or have been, a member of BYSO since Fall 2002 and need to be accepted as a full-time student to any accredited four year undergraduate college or university. Application forms and information are available after January 15 of each year, with the deadline of March 1 for completion. In keeping with our commitment to encourage the whole person, the recipient need not be a music major.

The 2007 recipient is Brett Russell (shown right), a graduate of Enumclaw School in Enumclaw, now enrolled at University of Idaho. The 2005 Winner was Spencer Cahoon, now enrolled at Brigham Young University. The 2006 Winner was Alyssa Williams now enrolled at Western Washington State University.

Frances Walton Youth Music Scholarship
Established in 1998 and sponsored by Thalia Allied Artists to honor our founding conductor, this scholarship is a merit based award for one student from each division who best exemplifies the qualities of BYSO and is chosen by the conductor of each orchestra.




		BYSO has been such a huge part of my life these past few years, and it means a lot to be recognized with this scholarship. BYSO has taught me a lot about not only music but about many aspects of life as well, this will serve me well as I move on to college. Playing in BYSO gave me the challenge I needed to become a better Cellist, it showed me what my potential is. My time with BYSO instilled in me a greater love for music and symphony that will keep me playing for years to come. — Brett Russell

	Debut String Orchestra	Premiere Orchestra	Sinfonia	Youth Symphony
2007	Brian Eames.viola	Sara Marien, violin	Samuel Dougherty, clarinet	Letitia Jap, violin
2006	Andrew Spencer, cello	Bridget Eames, violin	Dong Hun Yi, cello	Justin Almazon, viola
2005	Elaina Franklin, violin	Daniel Kelly, violin Blake Simpson, Violin	Michael Su, cello	Jillian Lacey, violin
2004	Joyce Fung, violin	John Geiger, French horn	Nathan Beauchamp-Mustafaga, percussion	Michiko Stas, viola
2003	Jessica Yamashita, violin	Alyssa Lampe, clarinet & Jenny Keith, clarinet	Matthew Zhou, French horn & Calvin French-Owen, French horn	Rachel Auestad, oboe

Most Inspirational Award – Student

Begun in 1986, this award is presented by the students of each orchestra division to one of their peers who most inspires them to continue working and performing with BYSO. This student makes it more fun and more rewarding for their fellow musicians to come to rehearsal every week.

	Debut String Orchestra	Premiere Orchestra	Sinfonia	Youth Symphony
2007	Atticus Liu, violin	Shannon Chen, violin	Joseph Dougherty, trombone	Daniel Castro, bassoon
2006	Elizabeth Goundry, violin	Chris Han, oboe	Jessica Yamashita, violin	Matti Niemisto, cello
2005	Mia Lints	Ian Dougherty	Tommy Lee	Letitia Jap
2004	Carew Giberson-Chen	Kristina Hsu	Elisa Baggenstos	Timothy Hong
2003	Jessica Yamashita	Hanna Daly	Alyssa Williams	Brian Brochu & Jesse Engreitz

Most Valuable Volunteer

A student began this award by asking why we didn't honor the parents who do all the work for BYSO as much as the students who receive the benefits. This award, chosen by the executive director, goes to a parent volunteer/s who has given to BYSO exemplary service over a one or two year period. BYSO absolutely could not exist without our wonderful volunteer corps. This is one way we say thank you.

2007 – Lisa Brown, for commitment to helping with anything anytime.

2006 – Mike Henderlight, for videography and DVD production.
2005 – Deanna Foran, for graphic design of programs, brochures, and print materials for our 40th anniversary season.
2004 – The Harp Daddies, for commitment to the Harp Ensemble in moving, setting up, and assenting their students at every concert.
2003 – Barbara Cahoon, for hosting the dessert concert and dessert auction for five years.

Five-Year Awards

Students who have been with BYSO for five years receive an award honoring their commitment. Five years can be 33% of their life at this age. This loyalty of service deserves attention and commendation.

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