Music Scholarships

The Longmont Symphony Orchestra offers high school seniors the opportunity to receive Music Scholarships for their college pursuits. Each Spring, these scholarships are presented to a graduating Senior pursuing a college education in music.

The 2026 Scholarship Application is now open! Please complete one consolidated application form and submit it by the deadline of April 30th, 2026. Questions? Email Cole Azulay: office@longmontsymphony.org. 

Scholarship Application Form

Gary L. Dicks Memorial Scholarship

The Longmont Symphony Orchestra—alongside the Nancy L. Nixon Foundation—has established a Memorial Fund honoring the late Gary Dicks, who was a long time member of LSO’s trombone section. 

  • Any senior attending St. Vrain Valley Public Schools scheduled to graduate this year pursuing a college education in music.

  • Students must be accepted and attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Extra consideration given to students attending in-state supported institutions.

  • The Nancy L. Nixon Foundation

  • The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded locally. Payable in one payment directly to the college selected by recipient.

Scholarship: $1,000 USD
Deadline: April 30th, 2026

Ray Parnaby Memorial Scholarship

The Longmont Symphony Orchestra—alongside the Nancy L. Nixon Foundation—has established a Memorial Fund honoring the late Ray Parnaby, who was a long time member of LSO’s trumpet section.

  • Any senior attending St. Vrain Valley Public Schools scheduled to graduate this year pursuing a college education in music.

  • Students must be accepted and attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Extra consideration given to students attending in-state supported institutions.

  • The Nancy L. Nixon Foundation

  • The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded locally. Payable in one payment directly to the college selected by recipient.

Scholarship: $1,000 USD
Deadline: April 30th, 2026

Margaret Spangler Music Performance Scholarship

The Longmont Symphony Orchestra has established a Music Performance Scholarship sponsored by Margaret & Jerry Spangler. 

  • Any senior attending St. Vrain Valley Public Schools scheduled to graduate this year pursuing a college education in music.

  • Students must be accepted and attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Extra consideration given to students attending in-state supported institutions.

  • Margaret & Jerry Spangler

  • The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded locally. Payable in one payment directly to the college selected by recipient.

Scholarship: $1,000 USD
Deadline: April 30th, 2026

Margaret Spangler Music Education Scholarship

The Longmont Symphony Orchestra has established a Music Education Scholarship sponsored by Margaret & Jerry Spangler. 

  • Any senior attending St. Vrain Valley Public Schools scheduled to graduate this year pursuing a college education in music.

  • Students must be accepted and attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university. Extra consideration given to students attending in-state supported institutions.

  • Margaret & Jerry Spangler

  • The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded locally. Payable in one payment directly to the college selected by recipient.

Scholarship: $1,000 USD
Deadline: April 30th, 2026

Have Additional Questions?

Please contact us at: office@longmontsymphony.org or by calling 303.772.5796