Hermann Kotzschmar’s widow began a trust in memory of her husband through the city of Portland in the 1920s. These funds are restricted for scholarships for talented, young musicians, ages 10-25, in the Greater Portland area.
Each year, FOKO holds auditions for students of classical music in organ, piano, voice and orchestral instruments. Area teachers and musicians serve as adjudicators, give written comments to each applicant and select scholarship recipients. Awards are presented at a Kotzschmar concert each spring.
Honorable Mention
Christopher Staknys, pianist, age 12, Falmouth
Student of Robert Glover
Henry Chen, pianist, age 15, Scarborough.
Student of Roberto Poli
10 – 18 Year Olds
Kelsey Krull, vocalist, age 15, Cape Elizabeth
Student of Bonnie Scarpelli
Casey Jones, violinist, age 18, Yarmouth,
Student of Ronald Lantz
Nell Britton, pianist age 16, Cape Elizabeth
Student of Robert Glover
19 – 25 year olds
Henry Kramer, pianist, age 22, Cape Elizabeth
Student Julian Martin at the Juilliard School, New York City