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The Cape Cod Chorale is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Barbara Knight Memorial Scholarship. Barbara Knight sang with the chorale for many years and passed away in 2016.

This year’s recipient is William Lodge from Sandwich Middle High School.
William will major in music education in the fall at UMass Amherst. William is a talented tenor vocalist who has performed in lead roles for the Knights Theater Company at Sandwich High. He is also in the show choir, Sandwich Soul, and the advanced traditional mixed choir, Sandwich Singers. In addition he has been in the Massachusetts All-State Choir. He has earned the Massachusetts Association of Superintendents Award for Academic Excellence in his senior year and achieved membership in the National Honor Society. Will has worked jobs in the summer and year-round. He is a well-rounded student who played sports and received
accolades from his teachers who stated that William is a leader, role model, and mentor to other
students, including students of different abilities and backgrounds. William is looking forward to
the opportunity to work with experienced music education professors and choral conductors who
will help him strengthen his skills as a musician and further develop his artistry. We all wish him
the best in this endeavor.

The Cape Cod Chorale is pleased to announce the 2024 recipient of the Barbara Knight Memorial Scholarship. Barbara Knight sang with the chorale for many years and passed away in 2016.

This years’s recipient is Alex Finn from Dennis Yarmouth High School. Alex plays the trumpet, tuba, guitar, keyboard, and is a drum major in his high school’s band. He also plays in the concert band and jazz band. He is a member of the National Honor Society, with a 3.97 grade point average. He plays baseball as well. He volunteers for several events in his community. Alex is portrayed by his teachers as a strong leader who is dedicated to giving back to make a difference. Alex plans to major in music education at the Harrt School at the University of Hartford.

The Cape Cod Chorale is pleased to announce the winner of our 2023 Barbara Knight Memorial Scholarship. Barbara Knight sang with us for many years and served on the chorale board as well. She passed away in 2016 and we are honored to sustain her memory by giving away this annual scholarship. It is awarded to a high school senior from Cape Cod who plans to pursue a college course toward a career in music.

This years’s recipient is Livia Johnson from Falmouth High School. Livia is a highly accomplished trombone player who plays in multiple bands and orchestras. She has served as the Falmouth High School Band historian as well as their librarian. She has been a teaching assistant for fourth graders and junior high students as well as a private trombone tutor. In addition to her musical activities, Livia has volunteered for an animal shelter, the Falmouth Road Race, has been a member of the track team, is a girl scout, and works at a hardware store. Livia’s application essay expressed how grateful she is for the teachers and mentors who have inspired her to do better throughout her musical journey thus far. She in turn wants to nurture the love of music in younger students. She plans to major in music education at UMass Amherst. We congratulate Livia for all of her hard work and wish her the best as she begins the next phase of her future.