Kansas City Musical Club
organized to stimulate, encourage, and acquire a broader knowledge of music and musical literature
2025 Scholarship Winners
Auditions were held Saturday, March 8, 2025, Asbury Methodist Church, Prairie Village, KS
A total of $8,000 was awarded to these talented winners.

 
 
Ting-an Chiu, Piano, student of Yi-Yang Chen, University of Kansas
The Don Dagenais Scholarship
 
YiYu Tang, Voice, student of Dr. Maria Kanyova, University of Missouri at Kansas City
The Marilyn Miller Scholarship
recognizing Chris Hands for her years of service to KCMC
 
Zhengtian Sun, Piano, student of Dr. Scott McBride Smith, University of Kansas
The Kansas City Musical Club Memorial Scholarship
In memory of club members who have passed including:
Iris Logeman, Leona Schaefer, Robert Strickler, and Diane Stolz
 
Abigail Short, Flute, student of Daniel Velasco, University of Kansas
A Kansas City Musical Club Scholarship
 
Anthony Kandilaroff, Flute, student of Dr. Terri Sanchez, University of Missouri at Kansas City
A Kansas City Musical Club Scholarship
 
Yuren Zhang, Violin, student of Ben Sayevich, International Center for Music, Park University
The Robert Craig Scholarship
 
Payton Boldt, Voice, student of Dr. Maria Kanyova, University of Missouri at Kansas City
The Marilyn Miller Scholarship in thanksgiving for musicians in her family
 
YiYuan Zhang, Violin, student of Ben Sayevich, International Center for Music, Park University
The Sue Strickler Scholarship

Special THANKS to Scholarship Chair, Marilyn Miller who organized and oversaw the auditions
 -- from beginning to end! Amazing!
Thanks to our excellent judges and to supportive Asbury staff!
Thanks to club members who volunteered for the event and who made financial contributions to support students -- this demonstrates your commitment to the future of fine music!


Questions?  Call 913-384-5340 or contact chris.evans.hands@gmail.com