Each year Ipswich River Community Chorus grants scholarships to two graduating seniors. Named for a beloved arts educator and member of IRCC, the Nancy Ferretti/Ipswich River Community Chorus Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts is awarded to deserving students who intend to pursue their love of music as they continue their education. Currently, the scholarship is open to students from North Reading, Reading, Tewksbury, Wilmington and North Andover. Our student members, as well as the children of IRCC members, are welcome to apply regardless of their town of residence.
Funding for these awards comes from the proceeds of our productions and contributions from our valued supporters.
Information on applying for our 2025 scholarships will be available in early 2025.
2024 Nancy Ferretti/Ipswich River Community Chorus Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts presentation.
Scholarship Committee chair Julie Hall presents scholarship recipient Lucy Fisher of North Reading with her award.
Past Scholarship Recipients
2024 – Maria Chambers, Lynnfield and Lucy Fisher, North Reading and Aidan Trites, Wilmington
2023 – Elizabeth Hayduk, Wilmington and Betsy Lydotes, North Reading
2022 – Wesley Fisher and JJ Pruisken
2021 – Brenna Barry and Megan Carey
2020 – Sam Giunta and Griffin May
2019 – Anthony Casino and Trevor E. Wilson
2018 – Sarah Bustin and Madelyn Alter
2017 – Valerie Stebbins and Neva Ventullo
2016 – Jackie Sanger and Isabella Rosatone
2015 – Olivia Krol and Montanna Robertson
2014 – Kristen Diamantides and Jennifer MacNeil
2013 – Christopher McAneny and Janelle Yull
2012 – Brittany Leonard and Leanne McNall
2011 – Courtney Smith and Andrew Tighe
2010 – Maryn Burns and Joe Perullo
2009 – Patrick Wicker and Declan Geoffrion-Scannell
2008 – Brian Berkowitz and Maura Guthrie
2007 – Ryan Hilliard and Amanda Gaspar
2006 – Jacob Street and Danielle Navish
2005 – Lindsey Corbin and Mathew Lorton