Starlight Instrument Scholarships
The Starlight Instrument Scholarship grew out of our original Velvet Cello Scholarship, which awarded cellos to three music students across New Mexico. We have expanded that idea to include an ever-changing variety of new and used instruments. Any New Mexico youth as well as school or community music programs serving musicans ages 18 and under may apply.
Starlight Instruments
Eastman Cello
This 3/4 size cello is made by Eastman Strings. It comes with a soft case and bow.
Recorders
A variety of recorders, three sopranos and five altos.
Dusty Strings Hammered Dulcimer
Made in Seattle, WA, this hammered dulcimer is a 12-course Prelude model autographed by the makers inside.
LP Congas
These Classic Series wooden congas were made in Thailand by Latin Percussion.
Bundy II Flute
This closed-hole Bundy II flute was made by Selmer and has a C footjoint and inline G. It comes with a velvet-lined hard case.
Conn Trumpet
This is a Conn B♭ trumpet with a velvet-lined hard case, mouthpiece, valve oil and 2 sheet music clips (for marching band).
Pearl Travel Congas
These congas are portable and ready for travel! They come with stands and each have a soft case. Made in Thailand by Pearl.
Robertson & Sons Viola
Made by Robertson and Sons Violin Shop, this viola comes with a hard case, bow, shoulder rest, and rosin cloth.
Emerson Flute
This Flute, made by Emerson U.S.A, has an offset G and a C footjoint. It is a closed-hole student flute and comes with a velvet-lined hard case and cleaning rod.
Silvertone Bass
A Silvertone Model SSLB-11/BK Electric Bass in Black.
Guild Guitar
This acoustic six-string Guild guitar is a D4-NT model made in Westerly, RI. It comes with a hard case and a clip-on tuner.
Bundy Flute
This Selmer Bundy closed-hole flute features a C footjoint and offset G. It comes with a velvet-lined hard case.
Olds Trumpet
This Olds B♭ Trumpet sports 5 mouthpieces and comes with a velvet-lined hard case, tuning slide grease and valve oil.
Vito Clarinet
A Leblanc Vito Reso-Tone student B♭ clarinet with a medium-large bore for easy playing. It comes with a velvet-lined hard case, a Sumner Acousticut professional mouthpiece and mouthpiece cover, 2 sheet music clips (for marching band) and cork grease.
J. Kohr Cello
A full size cello made by J. Kohr. Comes with a soft case and bow.
Lucida Guitar
A Model LG-510354 3/4 size Classical Guitar made by Lucida.
Yamaha Flute
This Yamaha YFL-381 open-hole flute with a silver head and silver-plated body comes with a velvet-lined case and a padded case cover. It features an inline G and a B footjoint with a gizmo key, and also comes with 2 hole plugs.
LP Practice Pads
Two practice pads with an ornate soft case, made in Thailand by Latin Percussion.
Recipients
The Academy for Technology and the Classics
NM Philharmonic’s Young Musician Initiative
Daunte Kaytso
Kateri Bunting
Talayla Jim
Charles Musick-Long
Kaleb McKinney
Evan Lee
Aubriella Viola Mora
Instrument Donors
Robertson & Sons Violin Shop, Inc.
Bosque Center for Spiritual Living
Diana Hughes
Sarah Brennan
Kenny Booth
William Ford
Tom McGahan
Kristey Hawrey
Sharon Wellington-Wilkins
Chris Savino
Andrea and Halen Walters
Jane and Olivia Potter
Deniz Pinkerton
Jess Quiring