AMFM Awards $5,000 Music Scholarship To Broadneck High School Senior

Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians Inc. (AMFM), a nonprofit organization that supports professional Annapolis-area musicians and music programs for youth, has awarded its annual Tim King Music Performance Scholarship of $5,000 to Broadneck High School graduating senior Collin Kassal. This fall, Kassal will enroll as a freshman at the University of Maryland (UMD) College Park, where he will pursue a Bachelor of Music degree.

Kassal’s instrumental focus is on the cello; however, he is also an accomplished pianist and euphonium player. Some notable places he has performed include the French Embassy and Carnegie Hall, and he has toured Europe with the Broadneck High School orchestra. He is also active in the local Annapolis music scene, performing with several bands and playing at Rams Head On Stage, Maryland Hall and 49 West.

His aspirations after graduation include working as a cellist in a symphony orchestra, teaching private cello lessons, performing regularly, and continuing to explore his non-classical side as a cellist in a rock or folk band.

This is the scholarship’s eighth year. Scholarship candidates were evaluated on several criteria — including their participation in high school music performance groups, volunteer community-based music opportunities, private lessons, a videoed performance piece, and an essay — to assess their commitment to pursuing music performance academically.

“We are so amazed by the talent of our young musicians in the Annapolis area,” said AMFM President P.J. Thomas. “We feel fortunate that we can continue to honor Tim King’s legacy by awarding this scholarship to a very deserving student. Congratulations, Collin! We wish you the very best and look forward to following your career.”