August 31, 2024
2024 Application for the Jane A Gouker Endowment Scholarship
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County will be offering two $300 scholarships to current members of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bloomington HS North musician, and one to a Bloomington HS South musician.The scholarship money must be used for reasons associated with the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. Examples would be instrument rental fees, outfit deposit fee, individual’s private lessons on an orchestral instrument, the required trip cost, etc. Awarded monies will be issued directly to the recipient’s requested need, and not to the student, or student’s family.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Saturday, September 28th. For application or scholarship questions please email: jagendowscholarship@gmail.com.
To apply for the scholarship, fill out the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DF0U3MS27bAH5ZbRWI_Xp-1Z9y6ujdrIN55xIVrOh_4/edit
SAVE THE DATE !!!
It's less than a month until alumni and Hoosier Youth Philharmonic orchestra members along with their families are invited to get together at the Upper Cascades Park in Bloomington. There will be ice cream provided by Chocolate Moose, other chilly goodies, a chance to play some songs with former classmates and orchestra members and to catch up with Ms. G and others.TIME: Saturday, Aug. 10 from 2-5 p.m.
WHERE: Lion's Den Shelter in Upper Cascades Park (off Kinser Pike near Cascades golf club house)
WHAT TO BRING: yourself and family, your instrument if you can (come even if you don't have it available), a music stand if you have one
We hope to see you all there. Check out the JAG Facebook page for updates.
Director Marianne Ritter, Jessica's mother and sibling, Jessica Abreu Ruiz and Board Member Julie Vonderschmidt.
Announcing the Recipients of the Jane A Gouker Endowment Annual Spring Scholarships
Three students in Monroe County Community Schools Corp. middle schools were awarded scholarships to be used their freshman year of high school for expenses such as outfit fees or instrument rental.The scholarships were presented by representatives of the Jane. A. Gouker Endowment at the recent final spring concerts. The winners are chosen by the middle school orchestra directors.
Jane Gouker and Roslyn Osorio Aparicio
Roslyn Osorio Aparicio was the winner at Tri North Middle School.
Yeseon (Esther) Bang was the winner at Jackson Creek Middle School.
JAGE Board Member Travis Jerke and Yeseon (Esther) Bang
CONGRATULATIONS to all!
William Allsop, Jane Gouker, Dylan Stegemoller.
Announcing the Recipients of the Jane A Gouker Endowment Annual Fall Scholarships
William Allsop and Dylan Stegemoller! William is a senior violinist from BHSS and Dylan is a senior cellist from BHSN. Each will receive $250 to be used towards their musical expenses, either personal or with HYP. Congratulations!CONGRATULATIONS to all!
Sept. 11, 2023
2023 Application for the Jane A Gouker Endowment Scholarship
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County will be offering two $250 scholarships to current members of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bloomington HS North musician, and one to a Bloomington HS South musician.The scholarship money must be used for reasons associated with the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. Examples would be instrument rental fees, outfit deposit fee, individual’s private lessons on an orchestral instrument, the required trip cost, etc. Awarded monies will be issued directly to the recipient’s requested need, and not to the student, or student’s family.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Saturday, September 23rd. For application or scholarship questions please email: jagendowscholarship@gmail.com.
To apply for the scholarship, fill out the application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18HBmT3zXTnfKlr32iE46lGQ1Wsb2PywQtermaXMoerI/edit
Batchelor Middle School 8th grade violinist Sarah Hansen (with Director Mrs. Ritter) Sarah will be a musician at BHSN.
8th Grade Middle School Orchestra Scholarship Winners
Presenting the 8th grade middle school orchestra students who were awarded a scholarship from the Jane A Gouker Endowment.These students will be continuing in either BHSN or BHSS orchestras and the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic in August.
The monetary award will be used to offset high school orchestra expenses.
Students were chosen by their respective orchestra directors for their efforts, be it leadership, musicianship, perseverance, in their orchestra!
CONGRATULATIONS to all!
Welcome to the HYP family.
Jackson Creek Middle School 8th grade cellist Jessica Terry (with Directors Ms. Enzinger and Mr. Hansen). Jessica will be a musician at BHSS
Tri North Middle School 8th grade violinist Valeria Nunez-Rosales (with Directors Ms. Enzinger and Mr. Hansen). Valeria will be a musician at BHSN
Our last Ice Cream Social
Ice Cream Social Announced
The Jane A Gouker Endowment for MCCSC Strings group is having an ice cream social for all HYP alumni on Saturday, August 19, at the Lion’s Den Shelter in Upper Cascades Park from 2:00-5:00!! (This is the large shelter across from the golf pro-house – off Clubhouse Rd.)This is NOT a fund raiser – just a chance to reconnect and have fun! We had such a wonderful time at the first ice cream social! Come as you are.
We’ll also have a “jam session” playing our old HYP favorites – not required – only join in if you’re interested in doing so. Please RSVP if you can to miss g at: janegouker@outlook.com.
Ice cream provided by the Chocolate Moose!
Hope to see you there!
Join the jam session!
Ice cream donatated by the Chocolate Moose!
Jan. 30, 2023
PRESENTING THE WINNERS OF THE JANE A GOUKER ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE HOOSIER YOUTH PHILHARMONIC!
The Endowment presents a $250 scholarship to a North student and to a South student each year. The money must be used toward an HYP or musical expense associated. Students apply for the scholarship and an Endowment committee selects the winner based on musicianship, service to HYP, commitment, and need.
Brooke is an 11th grade violinist, and is concertmaster of the South Orchestra. She has been extremely active in the HYP and recently was selected to and performed with the Indiana All State High School Honor Orchestra. She is also active in Science Olympiad, BHSS tennis and student council.
Brooke is using her awarded money towards the HYP spring trip cost.
On the right is Hannah Hansen. Hannah was awarded the scholarship to a BHS NORTH Hoosier Youth Philharmonic musician at the December Winter Concert.
Hannah is an 11th grade violinist in the North Orchestra. She has been very active in the HYP and recently performed in the ISSMA Solo-ensemble contest. Hannah is also active in the BHSN choir and softball team.
Congratulations!!
May 23, 2022
THE JANE A GOUKER ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Calvin Pridemore
BHSN Junior Awarded Scholarship
Calvin Pridemore was awarded the Jane A Gouker Endowment Scholarship to a Hoosier Youth Philharmonic member. The $250 scholarship will be used for musical expenses associated with the instrument and/or the HYP.Calvin is a junior at BHS North and has been very active within the orchestra program.
Students apply for this scholarship and an Endowment committee selects the student based on service to the orchestra program and need.
Calvin is going to use the scholarship for either purchase of an instrument or private lessons!
Alexander Mercado Gonzales
8th Grader Awarded Scholarship
Alexander Mercado Gonzales, an 8th grader at Batchelor Middle School was awarded one of the three new scholarships.The Jane A Gouker Endowment presented an 8th grader at each of the MCCSC Middle Schools at their recent final spring concert.
The $50 scholarship will be used toward a Hoosier Youth Philharmonic expense in their upcoming freshman year, such as outfit fee or instrument rental.
The scholarship winners are chosen by the middle school orchestra directors.
Kendon Galligher
Scholarship Awarded to Tri North Student
Violinist Kendon Galligher, seen here with Director Hansen and Assistant Director Enzinger, received one of three middle school scholarships.The Jane A Gouker Endowment presented an 8th grader at each of the MCCSC Middle Schools at their recent final spring concert.
The $50 scholarship will be used toward a Hoosier Youth Philharmonic expense in their upcoming freshman year, such as outfit fee or instrument rental.
The scholarship winners are chosen by the middle school orchestra directors.
Talia Gregory
Scholarship Awarded to Gregory
Talia Gregory, 8th grade violinist at Jackson Creek Middle School, seen here with Director Hansen received one of three middle school scholarships.The Jane A Gouker Endowment presented an 8th grader at each of the MCCSC Middle Schools at their recent final spring concert.
The $50 scholarship will be used toward a Hoosier Youth Philharmonic expense in their upcoming freshman year, such as outfit fee or instrument rental.
The scholarship winners are chosen by the middle school orchestra directors.
Jan. 29, 2022
JAG Endowmnet Is Now 501(c)(3) Non Profit
Has New Logo
The Jane A. Gouker Endowment for MCCSC Strings has a new logo, shown here, and is now its own nonprofit group. As the new logo shows, the endowment was formed to sustain the MCCSC strings program, from the elementary, through middle school and into high school. We are here to secure, sustain and support the program to ensure any student who wants to participate can and has the programming as part of the school system.Sept 7, 2021
$250 Scholarships Available
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County will be offering two $250 scholarships to current members of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bloomington HS North musician, and one to a Bloomington HS South musician. The scholarship money must be used for reasons associated with the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. Examples would be instrument rental fees, outfit deposit fee, individual’s private lessons on an orchestral instrument, the required trip cost, etc. Awarded monies will be issued directly to the recipient’s requested need, and not to the student, or student’s family. Awarded monies will be divided into 2 payments.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, September 29th. Here is the link to fill out and submit your application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeT3BIJsYbNQJ6uTOkdXMwBuoXIG5jBk4IuCBA4lzTEsnh_lg/viewform?usp=sf_link
For application or scholarship questions please email: jagendowscholarship@gmail.com
Nov. 2, 2020
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Board of Directors and scholarship committee are pleased to announce the annual scholarships award to two student musicians of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic.The students selected from the applications are:
Each student will be awarded $250 for costs associated with their participation in the Philharmonic.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNA AND ADVAITH!!
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
THE JANE A GOUKER ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County will be offering two $250 scholarships to current members of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bloomington HS North musician, and one to a Bloomington HS South musician. The scholarship money must be used for reasons associated with the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. Examples would be instrument rental fees, outfit deposit fee, individual’s private lessons on an orchestral instrument, the required trip cost, etc. Awarded monies will be issued directly to the recipient’s requested need, and not to the student, or student’s family. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 31st. For application or scholarship questions please email: jagendowscholarship@gmail.comMonday, Oct. 5, 2020
THE JANE A GOUKER ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County will be offering two $250 scholarships to current members of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. One scholarship will be awarded to a Bloomington HS North musician, and one to a Bloomington HS South musician. The scholarship money must be used for reasons associated with the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. Examples would be instrument rental fees, outfit deposit fee, individual’s private lesson costs on their orchestral string instrument, the required trip cost, etc. Awarded monies will be issued directly to the recipient’s requested need, and not to the student, or student’s family.The winners will be announced on November 2, 2020 on this website.
Friday, Oct.4, 2019
THE JANE A GOUKER ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Jane A Gouker Endowment Fund through the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County awarded two $250 scholarships to Audra Stuck from Bloomington High School South and Wade Barlett from Bloomington High School North. They are both current members of the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. The scholarship money must be used for expenses associated with the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic such as instrument rental fees, outfit deposit fee, individual’s private lessons on their orchestral string instrument, required trip cost, etc.June 20, 2019
CELEBRATING SENIORS
Congratulations to this year's high school graduates of Bloomington North and South. Thank you, Mr. Hansen, for providing Ms. G the opportunity to present HYP seniors with goodie bags welcoming them to alumni status.Saturday, August 9, 2019
The Jane A Gouker Endowment for MCCSC Strings group is having an ice cream social for all HYP alumni on Friday, August 9, at the Sycamore Shelter in Cascades Park from 6:30-8:30!! (This is the large shelter on the north end – off Clubhouse Road.) This is NOT a fundraiser – just a chance to reconnect and have fun! Come as you are. We’ll also have a “jam session” playing our old HYP favorites – not required – only join in if you’re interested in doing so. Please RSVP if you can to Miss G at: janegouker@outlook.com
May 2, 2019
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO HYP MUSICIANS
Junior violinist Elliott Stevens from BHS North and sophomore violist Josie Sparks from BHS South are this school year's Jane A Gouker Endowment scholarship winners. Both are student musicians in the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. Interested students applied for the awards through a confidential online form, with preference given on basis of need and dedication and service to HYP. Each scholarship of $250 will be used to offset expenses incurred for the students’ musical experiences, such as: instrument rental, private lessons, HYP trip fees, etc. The winners were announced at the 34th annual Night of Dance performance by the HYP. The Endowment is honored to help present HYP students in this way!March 11, 2019
PACK YOUR BAG and DONATE TO JAG (Jane A Gouker Endowment)!!
Donate $50 to the Jane A Gouker Endowment and your name will be placed in a drawing for 1 round trip airline ticket donated by Southwest Airlines (valued at $400).The ticket is good for transportation on Southwest operated published scheduled only service in the United States, its territories, and its possessions, including Puerto Rico. There are no blackout dates! Tickets are good for travel up to January 25, 2020.
For every $50 donation your name will be placed in the drawing: $100 donation places your name twice; $500 donation your name goes in 10 times, etc.!!
Follow the link to donate online to the Jane A Gouker Endowment for the MCCSC strings program through The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County https://www.cfbmc.org/donate-now/ or mail your donation to:
Community Foundation
100 S. College Ave.
Suite 240
Bloomington, IN.
47404-5163
– designate the Jane A Gouker Endowment in the memo line.
All donations must be made and received by April 18, 2019 to be eligible for the drawing. Two names will be drawn, each receiving a round trip ticket on South West Airlines.
March 18, 2018
Jane A. Gouker would like to thank the following people and organizations who has generously contributed to the Endowment:
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Bates, Mrs. Marian Krajewska (Mrs. Earl O. Bates) ^
Bellamy, Sr. Laurette
Beneish, Messod and Julie
Bennett, Ms. Karen J.*
Bettencourt, Mr. and Mrs. Lance
Blosser, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry W.*
...see complete list
Grammy Nominated Violinist Sara Caswell
The Jane A. Gouker Endowment group, the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic and the MCCSC string program congratulate our own Sara Caswell, violinist, on her Grammy nomination.
Sara has been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for her performance on “Can’t Remember Why,” a track from the Chuck Owen and the Jazz Surge album “Whispers on the Wind,” released in September. Sara has been a performer in groups previously nominated for a Grammy but this is her first time nominated as a solo artist. Now residing in New York City, she has already had a storied and incredibly active career with more than 100 honors and accolades. What makes this nomination all the more impressive is it is thought to be the very first for a female solo jazz artist and the first for a violin solo in jazz.
Sara is an alumna of our MCCSC orchestra program, having been in our orchestras through Tri-North Middle School, Bloomington High School North and the Hoosier Youth Philharmonic. She was concertmaster of the BHSN Orchestra and HYP through her high school years, graduating in 1996. Not only did she earn the National School Orchestra Award, but she was also honored by having an award created that bears her own name, the “Sara Carls Caswell Award.” This award is a highly unusual honor bestowed on a BHSN senior who, because of such amazing ability, single handedly promoted the MCCSC Orchestra program — as Sara surely did — and is still doing.
Sara attended Indiana University under a full scholarship as a Wells Scholar and earned a Bachelor of Music degree with high distinction and an Artist’s Diploma in both violin performance and jazz studies. In 2006, she earned a Master of Music degree in jazz violin at Manhattan School of Music, where she is now a part of the faculty. Sara is also on the faculty of the Berklee College of Music and also has a full calendar of performances in both jazz and classical music. She has been selected as a “Rising Star” in DownBeat Magazine polls every year since 2013. We are so proud of Sara and we congratulate her! Her parents, Austin (now deceased) and Judy Caswell, have been loyal supporters of our program for many years. Sister Rachel, jazz vocalist, (also an alumna of our string program in cello), performs with Sara, and individually, quite regularly around the U.S. and frequently can be heard in Bloomington performances.