NAMM Foundation Announces William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship Recipients

The NAMM Foundation announces the recipients of the William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year. Named for a former NAMM Executive Vice President, the Gard Scholarship is designed to invest in the education of promising students who are contributing their talents to the music products industry. The annual award supports a portion of academic expenses for selected NAMM Member-company employees studying full time at accredited four-year universities.

The 2013-14 recipients are:

Nicolas Falcetti
University of Massachusetts Lowell
NAMM Member: Falcetti Music

John "Jack" Finnegan
University of Iowa
NAMM Member: Quinlan & Fabish Music Company

Kelly Riordan
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
NAMM Member: Hartland Music

Jason Terry
University of South Carolina
NAMM Member: Rice Music House

Brady Vilhauer
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
NAMM Member: Broadway Music, Inc.

James Warren
Adrian College
NAMM Member: Music and More

“While these students never had the chance to meet Bill Gard, I believe they would have been inspired by his dedication and love of the industry.” said NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond. “It is in Bill’s spirit that we look to the future and to these students who will help lead us there.

Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,000 per academic year. They may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the applicant continues his or her employment with a NAMM member firm and maintains satisfactory academic standing. Scholarship renewal is considered following review and submission of required materials. For more detailed information about the NAMM Foundation’s programs and initiatives, and to access funding guidelines and details, visit www.nammfoundation.org or e-mail grants@namm.org.