Foundation Scholarships

Brown, Ron Memorial Jazz

This scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding jazz music student at UW-Eau Claire who has demonstrated financial need as confirmed by the financial aid office. First priority for awarding will be given to a jazz music student who has a particular affinity for and interest in performing American style Dixieland and other jazz styles, such as Big Band, Blues and Ragtime.

All eligible applicants will be considered.

February 1

Jazz Faculty members will select the recipient.

May 1

The Jazz Faculty will inform the Department Chair of the designated recipient and the recipient will be notified by the Department of Music and Theatre Arts. Notification should also be sent to the Financial Aid and Foundation offices.

This scholarship was established in 2008 in memory of Ron Brown, the father of Betty (Twink) Hanson, a retired academic staff member at UW-Eau Claire, and the other Brown children – Steve, Barb and Brian. Mr. Brown was an avid jazz fan who loved the American style of jazz music. He counted among his friends members of the Bob Scobey Frisco band, and he regularly traveled to see bands throughout the Midwest. His great sense of humor and warm personality made him a good friend to countless people who miss him. The recipient is expected to send a thank you note addressed to Twink Hanson and sent to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation.