2001

Ryan Jackson -piano, pipe organ
Bracebridge, On

Alan Fraser -trombone
Bracebridge, On

2002

Lark Crockford -voice, piano

2003
2004

Daniel F J Smith -piano, trumpet
Port Carling, On

Rachael Marie Monck -piano, clarinet
Bracebridge, On

Paul Brown -piano
Bracebridge, On

2005

2006

2007
Jennifer Fletcher -voice
Gravenhurst, On

Alayna Jay -saxophone
Huntsville, on

Joel Rendell -percussion
Bracebridge, On

2008
Luke Donaldson -trumpet
Huntsville, On

Susanne van Baarsel -piano
Utterson, On

Nicole Peacock -voice, piano
Huntsville, On

 2009
Gregory Gibson -piano
Huntsville, On

Josh Ankenman -violin
Huntsville, On

Hannah Dempsey -percussion
Huntsville, On

2010
Naomi Higgins -saxophone
James Bacon -Cello
Josh Ankenman -violin
Lisa Otto -piano

2011

David Pepper
Justin Bain Gutra -piano
Luke Donaldson -trumpet
Huntsville, On

Mason Smith -percussion
Josh Ankerman -violin
Huntsville, On

2012
Elsa Tan -saxophone
Khris Finley -guitar
Naomi Higgins -Saxophone
Alex Gibson -Piano
Huntsville,
Gregory Gibson -piano
Huntsville, On
Daniel Murphy
Kyle Rupport
Sarah Simmons

2013
Morgan McCoy
Sarah Simmons
Sophie Nickerson
Hannah Smith
Elias Trvett
Samantha Snowden
Alec Gibson  -piano
Huntsville
Kylee Rupert

2015
Tim Kennedy -musical theatre
Bracebridge
Marloes Streppel -violin
Port Sydney
Grace Murphy -voice
Huntsville
Hannah Murphy -voice
Huntsville
Enoch Su -violin
Bracebridge

2016 SEASON
Sean Kelly Bursary Recipients

• Sienna White
• Marloes Streppel
• Alex Cull
• Matthew Fisher
• Grace Murphy
• Enoch Su

* Note: Many of the winner's photos are also winners from 2019

Johnson, Simon, Bracebridge Age14 Grade 9

Simon studies violin with Suzuki School of Music, piano with Mary-Ruth Roadhouse and vocal with Jeanette Martin.
With his family he has opened for Blazing Fiddles in Gravenhurst, at public events, Stars of Tomorrow at the Gravenhurst Opera House, Fall Fair, Pioneer Power Show and our 2019 concert.  His instructors say he is animated, dutiful, polite and hard working.

Bridget Johnson Bracebridge, Age16 grade 11

Bridget plays violin with Suzuki school of music, piano Mary-Ruth Roadhouse and Jeanette Martin.
She wants to become a teacher of violin and piano. She is well known to us and has performed for us on the piano and the violin at our concerts.  She has played at our concert for the last 2 years. Her instructors say she has made good progress this year and continues to impress with her preparation and positive attitude.

Margo Johnson Bracebridge. age 13 grade 8, Margo plays violin with Suzuki School of Music, piano and voice Mary Ruth Roadhouse, Jeanette Martin Wants to finish her violin training and continue with piano studies.  With her family she has performed at numerous local functions.  Her instructor describes her as delightful, reserved, humorous and hard-working.

	Tessa Johnson Bracebridge. Age 11 grade 7, Tessa plays violin with Suzuki School of Music, piano and voice Mary Ruth Roadhouse, Jeanette Martin Wants to complete her violin studies and continue with her choir. With her family she has performed at numerous local functions.  Her instructor describes her as a great student, bright and has a gift for the violin and musical style.

Alex Cull Huntsville Age 18, 1st year university at Queens.

Alex has pplied music violin with Suzuki School of Music.
I’m sure we are all well aware of his skill, performance and immense talent, having appeared at our concert on numerous occasions.  We can be very proud of the fact we have sponsored him for several years.  His instructor describes him as a real success story and tells how our bursary has helped him in reaching his goals.  He currently plays with 2 orchestras in university and continues to grow his musical knowledge. This is his last year of eligibility for our bursary.

Cam Galloway Bracebridge age 16 grade 11, Cam Plays guitar/pop, ensemble/repertoire with Leanne Edwards, Billy Bridger of Kingston private online lessons He is learning music through 3 courses with Leanne Edwards, video conferencing with Billy Bridger and by working in music. He has done live shows across the area, at weddings, festivals, Ribfest, private parties, and solo appearances at Rene Caisse Theatre and Opera House. etc. His goal is university.  He will use the funds for his costs including travel presently paid by his family. His instructor of 2 years Leanne Edwards describes him as sincere, dedicated, listens well and his best characteristic is his perseverance.  Never takes the easy route and pushes himself to be a better guitarist, singer and performer. She enthusiastically recommends his acceptance.

Javan Good Bracebridge age 12 grade 8, Plays flute and piano with Melissa Meystadt, piano with Mary Ruth Roadhouse Javan wants to continue in RCM level flute and level 6 piano. He has performed in concerts and programs for seniors people and at his church.  He is presently funded by Children’s foundation and raising his own money snow shovelling, etc. His instructor Melissa Meystadt says he is a great listener, is dedicated and eager to learn.  Mary Ruth Roadhouse says he has met his challenge well in piano, he is open to suggestions and is a bright and creative student.

Beniah Good Bracebridge age 14 grade 9,

Beniah plays piano with Mary Ruth Roadhouse
Ben is passionate about piano and has played since 4, wants to continue to a career in music.  Has performed in festivals, Christmas concerts, Muskoka Men of Song at our June concert, elderly people and in his church. Presently funded by Children’s Foundation, teaches some lessons and parents.
His instructor Mary Ruth Roadhouse says he is hard working and diligent, has near perfect scores in his theory exams, working on his level 9 piano, level 8 theory and is a well-rounded musician.

Alexander Giese Port Sidney age 14 grade 9, Alex studies classical violin with Suzuki school of music. Alexander has been playing violin for 9 years and considers violin to be challenging and rewarding. Has had played at all Suzuki concerts, and retirement homes. He would use the bursary funds to buy a proper violin and help pay his tuition fees, currently all paid by his parents. His instructor says he is creative, smart, learns quickly, diligent, animated and good natured.

Odette Giese Port Sydney age 12 grade 7, She studies classical violin and guitar with Suzuki School of Music Odette has been playing violin since she Was 3 years old.  Has played at Suzuki spring and Christmas concerts and Hospice events.  Says she is nervous about playing but her instructor says she is ready.  Her bursary will go towards her tuition currently paid by her parents. Her instructor says he has taught her violin for 7 years, the most recognizable student, loves to “busk”, is a skilled performer with a large, polished and memorized repertoire.  Says she is a credit to the Suzuki orchestra.

Ethan Pinto Bracebridge age 16 grade 11,

Ethan studies piano with Mary Ruth Roadhouse
Ethan’s goal is to complete his grade 8 piano before graduating high school, has performed at Wings Chow’s and Mary Ruth Roadhouse’s concert, band performances with Monck Public and BMLSS jazz bands and last years Men of Song concert at the Rene Caisse Theatre.  He would use the bursary funds, to cover his tuition fees, now paid by his mother and grandmother.
His instructor says he was encouraged by our last years bursary, loves to play by ear, is currently working on level 8 piano and will probably take that exam in June 2021 and write his 2 theory exams also in 2021.  He is very bright and capable and feels confident that he will complete his exams with high marks.

Gabrielle White Huntsville, 17 grade 11,

She takes many wind instrument training with Kim Barlow
Gabby is well known to us and has performed several times at our concerts.  If her application is successful, she will use it purchase a better-quality clarinet which will improve her performance; currently she uses a student entry level one.  She has been paying her tuitions herself by working regularly, often at 2 jobs. She has performed with the Muskoka Concert Band, Huronia Symphony Orchestra, Orillia Silver Band as well as numerous High School functions and many local events.
Her instructor says she has consistently demonstrated self discipline, determination and ability to focus, is very mature, responsible and highly recommends her.  We, as a choir, can be proud that for several years our bursary program has helped her reach her goals.  Gabby and Alex Cull are two of our more remarkable success stories.