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| Reid F. Lessig |
This scholarship was started in memory of Reid F. Lessig, a graduate of Kutztown University in 1972.
Mr. Lessig was a member of the KU Marching Unit as a percussionist and drum major from 1968 to 1972. He continued as a show designer for the Marching Unit until his death in 1994.
This scholarship is given to a freshman member of the KU Marching Unit, Wind Ensemble, or Concert Band. Many students have benefited from this scholarship over the years.
Applications are available at the beginning of the Spring Semester.
2020 Recipients
Sarah Koviack and Patrick Sweet
2019 Recipients
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| Kayla Ramsey, Abigail Casner, Matthew Weger |
2018 Recipients
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| Meghan Wald & Katherine McGrath |
2017 Recipients
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| Tyler Grubb & Brianna Parry |
2016 Recipients
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| Anthony Rodriguez Jr. & Rachel Miller |
2015 Recipients
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| Tessa O'Boyle & Shinaya Torres |
2014 Recipients
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| Eric Farkas & Joseph Coco |
2013 Recipients
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| William H. Smith III & Spencer R. Koppenol |
2012 Recipients
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| Stephanie Spatz & Lauren Weaver |
R.G. Wells KU Jazz Band Scholarship
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| Richard G. Wells |
This scholarship was started by Richard G. Wells in 2000. Mr. Wells organized the Jazz Program in 1970 when he was an Associate Professor at the University.
The scholarship is awarded to a student or students in the KU Jazz Band who excel in both their musical performance and academic programs.
Click here to view the R.G. Wells Scholarship page on the KU Alumni Jazz Band website.
Scholarship Contributions
Contributions are always accepted for these two worthwhile scholarship programs.
Checks can be made payable to the R. G. Wells Jazz Band Scholarship Fund or the Reid F. Lessig Scholarship Fund and mailed to:
Kutztown Foundation
c/o Ed Richmond, CPA
P.O. Box 151
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA 19530
You contributions will help college students to continue their music in these organizations. It is a powerful, energetic source that brings harmony throughout their lives and in society.
Thank you for your contribution and helping the students achieve success in life.
R. G. Wells
Emerti Professor of Music