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Pearl Corporation announced the opening of a new college scholarship,
“Musicians Making A Difference,” awarding $10,000 annually in the amount of two $5,000 scholarships to high school musicians who have demonstrated the ability to impact positive change in their community. After careful review from a diverse panel of Pearl staff and artists, Pearl is proud to award this year’s scholarships to Amy Hwang and Larissa Yee.
Driven to share her music with others, Amy Hwang (West Friendship, MD) founded Do Re Mi Project, an international non-profit organization that strives to make music education more accessible to communities by connecting high school students with pupils in elementary and middle schools. Since its founding, Do Re Mi has amassed over 1,000 members; providing 10,000 online music lessons and $4,000 in music scholarships to kids from 37 states and ten countries. Hwang has been accepted to Harvard University and hopes to enroll in the dual degree program where she will major in Business and Music.
“I am beyond grateful to be a recipient of the 2022 Musicians Making a Difference Scholarship,” says Amy. “The scholarship will be invaluable in paying for my college and conservatory education and allow me to focus on becoming a better musician and person. Thank you so much to Pearl Drums for supporting musicians who are passionate about giving back to their community!”
As a high school junior, Larissa Yee (Sacramento, CA) created Students in Harmony, a student-run organization that performs seasonally for patients in local hospitals. For Larissa, the organization is a way to return the love and generosity her family received when they immigrated to the United States. Larissa will be attending the University of California, Berkeley where she plans to major in Cognitive Science.
“I am honored and beyond grateful to be selected as a recipient of the Musicians Making a Difference Scholarship,” says Larissa. “Music has been an important part of my life since I began learning the violin in first grade, and as I begin college at the University of California, Berkeley this Fall, I plan on staying involved in musical ensembles and student organizations.”
Pearl Corporation is a division of Pearl Musical Instruments, a worldwide leading manufacturer of acoustic and electronic drums, concert and marching percussion instruments, hand percussion, and flutes. Pearl Corporation is also the exclusive U.S. distributor of Adams Musical Instruments. Pearl Corporation is based in Nashville, TN.
