"With the scholarship, I was able to have a month of free lessons with Karen. Through her, I learned and grew so much as a flutist and continued to go to her for lessons after the month was over. Since winning the Future Flutist Youth Scholarship, I have been to several super conference honor bands and was principal flutist at the St. Ambrose Honor Band. I also won 'I' ratings on my solo at solo/ensemble contest my sophomore year of high school."

"I applied for the FFYS award by doing an essay and was able to get a newer flute and case with the award. It was a great surprise when Mrs. Weirather came to the school and gave it to me in band class. It was really nice to have a flute that wasn't falling apart every time I played it. Since then, I have been in band at school for the past two years. I even got a perfect score on my solo at Solo and Ensemble Contest! I also continue to play the flute with my younger siblings while they are playing their instruments. The award has been a great start to my musical path." 

“I have recently completed my sophomore year of high school at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Since I received the scholarship, I was able to fully purchase a new flute. I used that instrument to audition for Iowa All-State last fall, and I was accepted into the band! Although there was no in-person performance, I was still ecstatic for the honor to be considered an All-Stater. I truly believe purchasing a new instrument took my tone quality and playing to the next level, and I couldn’t have done it without the assistance of the Future Flutist Youth Scholarship. Thank you!” 

"The scholarship has helped me so much. It helped me pay for a new flute, lessons, and camps. This has let me expand my knowledge and love for music and helped me join the Quincy Youth Orchestra as a 7th grader! I can't wait to attend the Flute Festival again and be with people who love flute as much as I do! Thank you so much!"