SEF Scholarships

Scholarship Recipients

2012 Foundation Scholarships
$5,000 Scholarship

  • Mr. Paul Dengler, Rho Upsilon (Temple) '09
    • Since freshman year, Sinfonia has been an invaluable part of my college experience. The friendship shared between us brothers has been a blessing for which I will be always grateful. I am thrilled then knowing that Phi Mu Alpha has been able to support me financially just as it has personally. The money graciously provided by the Sinfonia Educational Foundation will be well spent as I continue my undergrad at Temple, working towards a degree in Music Education/Jazz Studies. Musicians and teachers alike know how much some extra money can help, and I could not be more appreciative of this scholarship. Thank you SEF for supporting music and the brothers of Phi Mu Alpha!
$2,500 Scholarship

  • Mr. John Fleming, Beta Iota (Albion) '12
    • As with many college students paying their way through school, the last few years have certainly not been easy. Any amount of money used to help continue an education, no matter the amount, is extremely helpful, and for that I am grateful to the Sinfonia Educational Foundation! I am also extremely grateful to all of those that contribute to the SEF, allowing it to enrich the lives of collegiate Sinfonians and advance music in America every year. I look forward to another year filled with brotherhood and music as well as to National Convention this summer!
$1000 Scholarship

  • Mr. Brad Rutledge, Gamma Pi (California State-Fresno) ’08
    • When I started in the Gamma Pi chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, I had no idea what to expect from the fraternal experience ahead of me. Though there were occasional hardships and struggles, Sinfonia has been one incredible surprise after another. I cannot describe in words the many opportunities I have been afforded by this fraternity, let alone how it has changed me to become the man I am today. To be awarded a scholarship from the Sinfonia Educational Foundation is beyond my expectations and I will forever be grateful for this sincere generosity.
$1,000 Lowe Scholarship

  • Mr. William Weaver, Omicron Omega (Arkansas State) '03
    • Because of this scholarship I am able to continue to pursue an advanced degree that will allow me to continue my mission statement on the collegiate level. My plans are to complete an educational specialist degree in community college teaching with an emphasis in music education then move on to a PhD in either music education or ethnomusicology so that I am able to teach at the collegiate level and spend the rest of my life as a music educator and hopefully a leader in Sinfonia. I would like to thank the SEF for the assistance with reaching my goal so that I might better fulfill Sinfonia’s noble Object and my own personal mission statement.
$1,000 Patrenos Scholarship

  • Mr. Julian Crowhurst, Nu Psi (Shenandoah) '10
    • Sinfonia has improved my life in more ways than I can express. Perhaps one of the most notable effects is that it has helped me become a man and musician of stronger character and confidence. Phi Mu Alpha has granted me leadership opportunities that I could not have received elsewhere. I am scheduled to graduate in the Spring of 2013, and hope to go on to graduate school, where I will pursue a Master’s degree in music composition. As of now, I hope to obtain my doctorate and teach within a university system or compose film and media scores. To the generous donors of the Sinfonia Educational Foundation, thank you so much for supporting the Sinfonia Educational Foundation and in turn, the many collegiate Sinfonians who receive scholarships each year. This scholarship will assist me tremendouslyin achieving my goals and reaching my highest musical potential.
$500 Delta Iota Scholarship

  • Mr. John Patzlaff, Theta Nu (Northern State) '09
    • Sinfonia has been a part of the driving force that has propelled me through college. Through the membership in this Brotherhood, I discovered a deeper understanding of music's power in our world. I am also proud to know many wonderful brothers throughout this great nation. I cannot express the amount of gratitude I feel for Phi Mu Alpha, and my continuation to be the best musician and person I can be will reap many benefits to all people around me.


Past Scholarship Recipients

2011

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Mr. Shane Thomas Jr., Xi Nu (Stetson) '08
  • Mr. Benjamin A. Buchanan, Alpha Chi (Tulsa) '07
  • Mr. Matthew Leftin, Xi Mu (Delaware) '08
  • Mr. Joshua D. Sholler, Gamma Epsilon (Michigan State) '08

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Mr. Karel Waska, Epsilon Rho (Northern Illinois) '09

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Mr. Casey Salinas, Zeta Mu (Sam Houston) '08

Emily and Eldridge Lowe Scholarship

  • Mr. Gaetano Iaccarino, Zeta Beta (Augustana) '08
2010

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Mr. Brendon S. Lucas, Delta (Ithaca) '08
  • Mr. Joshua D. Sholler, Gamma Epsilon (Michigan State) '08

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Mr. Joshua L. Nuss, Gamma Rho (Northwestern State) '07

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Mr. Isaac L. Brockshus, Beta Nu (Northern Iowa) '09

Emily and Eldridge Lowe Scholarship

  • Mr. Wilson Yang, Epsilon Lambda (Georgia) '08
2009

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Mr. Zachary A. Rohlwing, Pi (Simpson) '07
  • Mr. Lance H. Holman, Iota Nu (Troy) '06

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Mr. Jason J. Atha, Epsilon Lambda (Georgia) '06

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Mr. Jeremy R. White, Kappa Omicron (California State-Long Beach) '06

Emily and Eldridge Lowe Scholarship

  • Mr. Benjamin L. Lam, Epsilon Lambda (Georgia) '07
2008

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Mr. Douglas Richard Shuey, Beta Lambda (Muskingum) '06
  • Mr. Joseph Edward Ward, Omicron Pi (Cal State-Fullerton) '04

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Mr. Jon Allan Holloway, Xi Delta (Nevada-Reno) '06

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Mr. Cory James McBride, Beta Nu (Northern Iowa) '05

Emily and Eldridge Lowe Scholarship

  • Mr. Aaron Morris, Epsilon Phi (Capital) '07
2007

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Evan Smith, Beta Nu (Northern Iowa)
  • Jonathan Price, Eta-Omicron (Cincinatti)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Michael Stout, Beta Iota (Albion)

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • John Paul Reed, Jr., Beta Omega (Louisiana)

Emily and Eldridge Lowe Scholarship

  • Brandon Stover, Beta Theta (Millikin)
2006

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Gregory Dalakian, Xi Mu (Delaware)
  • Maurice Ellis, Mu Delta (Longwood)
  • John Paul Reed, Jr., Beta Omega (Louisiana)
  • Joshua Tharp, Theta Pi (Morehead)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Jordan Cave, Beta Kappa (Coe College)

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Christopher Reynolds, Nu Psi (Shenandoah)
2005

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Sean Galloway, Iota Alpha (Alma)
  • Eric Vierhaus, Beta Pi (Pacific)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Scott Irlbacher, Lambda Gamma (Edinboro)

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Benjamin Earley, Omicron Nu (Christopher Newport)
2004

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Scott Boyle, Zeta Tau (Indiana-Pennsylvania)
  • Matt Haynor, Epsilon Lambda (Georgia)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • John Phillips, Delta Iota (Western Michigan)

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Brian Drake, Beta Omega (Louisiana State)
2003

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Kevin Lee Coker, Omicron Rho (Belmont)
  • Scott Boyle, Zeta Tau (Indiana-Pennsylvania)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Daniel James Barthel, Xi Delta (Nevada-Reno)

James H. Patrenos Memorial Scholarship

  • Breysi Garcia, Omicron Pi (Cal State-Fullerton)
2002

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Timothy A. Dickel, Epsilon Upsilon (Evansville)
  • Daniel Anthony Heath, Xi Eta (Morehouse)
  • Matthew Koperniak, Epsilon Lambda (Georgia)
  • Aaron Moss, Omicron Rho (Belmont)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • Daniel James Barthel, Xi Delta (Nevada-Reno)
2001

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • John David Hazlett, Theta Tau (Austin Peay)
  • Chris Maunu, Theta Nu (Northern State)
  • Douglas Wilber, Gamma Zeta (Lawrence)

Delta Iota Alumni Scholarship

  • John David Hazlett, Theta Tau (Austin Peay)
2000

Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

  • Korey Jackson, Alpha Zeta (Penn State)
  • Matthew Clemens, Kappa Psi (Western Illinois)
  • Kevin LeVine, Theta Sigma (Florida Southern)
  • Phillip Payne, Tau Phi (Southwestern Oklahoma State)
1999

    Sinfonia Educational Foundation Scholarships

    • Joshua Brown, Lambda Beta (Susquehanna)
    • Erick Nicklas, Lambda Gamma (Edinboro)
    • Geoffrey Alan Mazeroff, Gamma Eta (Furman)