SILER CITY, N.C. — More musicians at Jordan-Matthews High School will have an opportunity to study music and experience life on a college campus this summer thanks to a contribution to JMArts by the Fearrington Village Singers.

Musicians, donors and patrons of the choral group based in Fearrington Village made a one-time, $4,000 gift to establish 2023 JMArts-Fearrington Village Singers scholarships as part of JMArts Scholars. The flagship project of JMArts, the Jordan-Matthews Arts Foundation, allows JM actors, dancers, musicians and visual artists to pursue intensive fine arts study over the summer, usually at weeklong residential programs based on college campuses.

Scholarships funded by the Fearrington Village Singers will focus on students studying vocal and instrumental music.

Since being launched in 2012, JMArts has presented 80 scholarships to 56 students, with some receiving awards to study for more than one summer. The initiative was designed to help young artists develop their talent, explore artistic options before making their college decisions, experience life on campus and bring what they learn back to share with other JM students.

Seven students were named JMArts Scholars last year. Victoria Barlow and Clara Rojas attended the UNCG Summer Art and Design Intensive in Greensboro. David Ta'Bon and Karsyn Vann attended the UNCG Summer Music Camp in Senior High Band in Greensboro. Buck Thornton attended the Summer Youth Conservatory Theatre Intensive at PlayMakers Repertory Company in Chapel Hill. Andrey Ureña-Seceña attended the Temple Theatre Musical Theatre Conservatory in Sanford. And Traycee Wall attended the UNCG Summer Music Camp in Senior Mixed Chorus in Greensboro.

The number of scholarships offered each summer depends on contributions received throughout the year. Scholarships are funded by primarily by individual and organizational contributions to the foundation, but also by community fundraisers and ticket sales for the annual musical and major concerts during the academic year. This year’s annual musical, “Shrek The Musical,” opens later this month with performances on March 30, March 31 and April 2.

Organizations and individuals interested in contributing to JMArts Scholars may contact JMArts President Rose Pate at info@jmarts.org. Contributions are accepted online at JMArts.org or can be mailed to JMArts, PO Box 395, Siler City, NC, 27344.

More information about JMArts, including a schedule of all upcoming arts events and information on membership, is available online at JMArts.org.

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