Scholarships

Awards and Grants
We are proud to play an active role in the continuing education and encouragement of young musicians. Our scholarships exist to keep their enthusiasm and interest in music alive.
ECB sponsors an annual scholarship competition to promote the musical development of students ages 13 - 18, who reside in Alameda or Contra Costa counties. Winners receive cash scholarships and perform for ECB at the winners' concert in May.
A second grant, funded by a bequest from Maria Homem, targets music education programs that create opportunities for underserved children and youth.

Katy Wilson, Young Artist
Competition Chair
or
Claire Lavery,
Homem Grant Chair
Downloads
- Competition Application
(PDF) - Competition Flyer
(PDF) - Homem Fund Application
(PDF)
2023 Scholarship Awards
Young Artist Competition
Junior Division Winners
1st Place
Starla Breshears, Cello
2nd Place - tied
Valery Breshears, Violin
Sora Corro, Piano
3rd Place
Euisun Hong, Violin
Senior Division Winners
1st Place
Huisun Hong, Cello
2nd Place - tied
Oliver Corro, Piano
Mehana Ellis, Piano
3rd Place
Dustin Breshears, Violin
Maria H. Homem Scholarship Award
Maya's Music Therapy Fund, Berkeley, CA