2015 Awards & Scholarships
Artist of the Year (by board vote): Gary Rissmiller – Drums
Artists of the Year are awarded annual Lifetime Membership.
Hosted By: the Moravian College, April 29, 2015
Annual Awards
| November Series Support: | The Book Store Speakeasy — Jim Richie |
| High School Jazz Program: | Easton HS — Carol Lutte, Director |
| Venue — Jazz Presentation: | Hotel Bethlehem |
| Lifetime Achievement: | Dave Roper |
PA Jazz Idol II
Patrons
| First Place | $300 Prize | Nazareth Music Company |
| Second Place | $200 Prize | Pest Pro |
| Third Place | $100 Prize | The Cafe & Zeiner Piano |
Jazz Combo Winners
(By audience vote)
| First Place | $300 Prize | Easton Area High School Jazz Combo |
| Second Place | $200 Prize | Dane Becker and the Chameleons |
| Third Place | $100 Prize | LV Charter Arts Jazz Combo |
Student Soloist Awards
(As determined by the judges — solo award winners receive a trophy):
| Best Brass Soloist: | Peter Petrack, Moravian College |
| Best Reed Soloist: | Braden Smith, New School, NYC |
| Best Rhythm Soloist: | Ron Bogart, Moravian College |
| Best Overall Soloist: | Jack Gruber, New School, NYC |
Scholarships
The Pennsylvania Jazz Collective established its initial scholarship account with the funds collected through CD sales
donated by Jazz artists.
| Beall Fowler (in memory of wife Linny) | $1,500 |
| Cherry Valley Vineyard Jazz Concert Jerry Kozic Memorial Fund |
Total Collected – $640 |
| Notable Donations | |
| Kent Heckman – Red Rock Recording Studios |
$200 |
| Anna Marie Lamberton | $100 |
| Pamela Fleetwood | $50 |
| Hank and Jill Narrow | $50 |
| Funds collected through CD sales – courtesy of Tom Kozic |
$240 |
Scholarship Awards
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Receipients |
|---|---|---|
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Moravian College Summer Youth Jazz Camp
|
1/2 of scholarship – $250
|
Dane Becker, Piano
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1/2 of scholarship – $250
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Maria Marmarou, Drums
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COTA Camp Jazz
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Full – $525
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As determined by COTA
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First Jerry Kozic Memorial Scholarship Recipient – Alreese Hooks (Piano)
