In Loving Memory
Memorial Scholarships
Joseph Anthony Bonacci
1936 - 2023
Joe was a man of many talents and interests. He loved to learn and was curious about history, especially the Civil War, about the space program, computer science and religion. But he was passionate about music and art. Joe was an accomplished oil painter. He was also a self taught musician. His greatest source of pride was the musical comedy called Small Talk for which he wrote the plot, dialog, music and lyrics to 17 songs. He would be so thrilled and honored to sponsor a young artist to achieve his or her musical dreams.
Pastor Richard Neal
1942-2021
Rev. Dr. Richard Neal was a long-time supporter of Grace Notes. After studying theatre in undergraduate school, he attended seminary where he received a doctorate in theology from Emory University. Rev. Neal loved blending theater and musical productions into church programming. For years, he began each Carousel Concert-Thon with an invocation and stayed to proudly watch his grandsons perform. Pastor Rick was a life-long participant and supporter of the arts. There is no better way to continue his legacy than to ensure a student's future in music.
Jackie De Los Santos
1963-2021
Jackie started her musical journey inspired by her grandmother, a pianist and teacher in NYC. She later attended the prestigious High School of Music and Art in and then trained at the Julliard School of Music in Double Bass Performance. Ms. De Los Santos loved life, loved playing her bass and sharing her gifts as a teacher with her students. She was a spirited person whose warm smile and giving heart inspired others.
Makayla Joy Sitton
2004-2010
Grace Notes Music Foundation honors the memory of Makayla Joy Sitton, a joyful, talented Jupiter music student who loved to play the piano.
Do you have someone you would like to honor or memorialize with an annual music scholarship?
$1,500 provides a school year of private music lessons, plenty of performance opportunities and attendance at live music events for one student
Annual Memorial Scholarship
Memorialize a loved one with an annual music lesson scholarship
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In Loving Memory of ...
How can you honor the memory of a loved one?
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3,000 - one year of private music lessons for two students
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$1,500 - one year of private music lessons for one student
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$750 - ½ year of private music lessons
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We also gratefully accept any donation amount in monetary funds or securities
Over 85% of our funding goes directly to our programming.