Awards
January 2025
Cooper S. from Brunswick, 11 years old, and plays the trumpet. She received a grant to help pay for band camp at Encore/Coda this upcoming summer.
January 2025
Peter M. , 11 years old, also received money to excel at his piano playing. From the link he sent us, he is already well on his way!!
December 2024
Navah W. , 13 years old, received a scholarship in the month of December towards her piano lessons
Awards
July 2024
Violet Paque from Topsham got a grant to help her buy a Tuba. "I love all the bands I'm in. I just love music!" Her goals are to play all instruments in her lifetime and hopefully play in the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
July 2024
​Jackson Giumarro from Freeport received a scholarship toward a new amp. He is in the band Cosmic Turtle pictured on left. They can be found on Spotify. He plays percussion, bass, guitar, keyboard and vocals.
The Block Grant program with Brunswick High School
over the '23-24 school year has been very successful:
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4 students were able to take vocal training
10 students were able to have instrumental training
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We are so pleased we can aid these students in pursuing their musical interests!!
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We are hoping to expand our block grant program to Brunswick Junior high and eventually Mt Ararat and Morse,
April 2024
Joseph Vela now has money for a new trombone. We cannot thank you enough for the award, Joseph is loving his new trombone!
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Phoebe Benham also has funds for a new trumpet!
March 2024
Keegan Weiland received funds for a recording bundle.
February 2024
Bently Miliano, 9 years old, received a grant for music instruction.
I have watched my grandson gain a confidence I truly never thought I would see.....He is a completely different child when he sits at the keyboard.
November 2023
Finn McEneaney, from Bath was awarded money for his continuation of violin lessons.
January 2024
Frida Wright from Bath was awarded a scholarship to continue her Violin lessons
October 2023
David Afonso Nzuzi, from Brunswick was awarded scholarship money towards recording his original music.
"Dear Ms. Swanson, thank you so much for the opportunity. I appreciate your help. I've been craving to go to the studio, but I couldn't because I didn't have the money to afford it. But now, because of your generosity, I can make it happen. Thank you and the whole foundation for this gift. You guys made my day."
April 2023
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Rachel Eaton, from Topsham, was awarded Scholarship Money towards vocal and opera lessons at SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music. She hopes to pursue a musical career as a singer, performer, director or teacher. Good luck Rachel from LSMFY Foundation!
July 2023
Jaden Nicita, from Brunswick was awarded a scholarship to attend the summer courses for theater/music at Berklee. This is what he has to say about it....
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"Thank you so much to the LSMFY Fund! Their scholarship made it possible for me to study this summer at Boston Conservatory with some of the industry's best and most incredible Broadway alumni. I learned so much about my craft that has charged me with confidence as I head into college auditions. Because of this scholarship, I am equipped with the tools and courage to pursue my dream as a performer. I hope more young people will apply to reap the benefits of such a generous scholarship!"
January 2023
Brunswick High School Music Boosters with the help of Brandon Duras, band director, was given a block grant to award to band members that show potential or could benefit from financial assistance for lessons.
October 2022
Jenny B. received a grant to help her 4 children with music lessons
October 2022
Molly Greenleaf received support to participate in the 2022 All National Honors Ensemble Concert Band event in Washington, DC. She plays the baritone saxophone. Good luck to her and have a safe trip!
October 2022
Maddie MacLearn sent a wonderful audition recording and received a grant to continue private voice lessons
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"I would like to express how extremely grateful I am, this scholarship has been an answer to prayers"
June 2022
Mia Richter received a grant to attend Studio 48 summer camp program
March 2022
Anna Leslie submitted a wonderful audition video and was awarded scholarship money toward a new piccolo. Anna on left, and pictured with BJHS music teacher, Heidi Anderson on right.
January 2022.
Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
3/4 size Jupiter concert baritone
Hoping to help numerous children through the years with this award.
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January 2022
Learning Land Nursery School
Financial assistance towards hiring a music teacher to introduce children to real instruments, what they sound like, how to play etc