Louis and Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award
The Kaufman Music Achievement Award supports excellence in music performance at ²ÊºçƵµÀ. The Award is available by audition to outstanding student musicians regardless of major and will be awarded with a first preference to students of violin or piano. All instrumentalists and vocalists will be considered.
Recipients of the Award, known as Kaufman Fellows, will receive free music lessons for a year, and the award may be renewed for up to four years.
Kaufman Fellows:
- Class of 2021 - Peter Marcus
- Class of 2022 - Leila Sinclair
- Class of 2023 - Xinlong Du
- Class of 2024 - Rachel Modlin
- Class of 2025 - Miranda Newman and Lucas Walker
- Class of 2026 -Ella Morton
- Class of 2027 - Isaac Blasi
- Class of 2028 - Emily von Reis
Eligibility
All first year students who play a musical instrument or sing will be eligible to audition.
Auditions
2025-2026 audition: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5-7pm, Chapel
Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
Audition requirements:
- Two contrasting pieces/genres— memorization not required
- Letter of recommendation from a music professional (present or former teacher)
- Personal statement: Describe how/why receiving this scholarship would benefit your musical growth
Deadline to send supporting materials to Monica Ohuchi: Sunday, January 25, 2026
ohuchimo@reed.edu