Student Scholarships
Announcing the Winners of the 2025 Cape Community Orchestra Scholaships
It is with great pleasure that the Cape Community Orchestra awards two annual music scholarships to Cape Cod music students at our May, 2025 concerts. This is the inaugural year of the Cape Community Orchestra’s Scholarships which are offered to one middle school and one high school student to study music over the summer. The scholarship can be used for lessons, summer camp, or other ways to enrich their music experience and continued education. The scholarship committee was impressed with the quality of the applicants, not only their musical backgrounds, but also their commitment to community service through music and the arts.
LUKE OKOSHI-MICHEL - Falmouth Academy
Luke is an 11th grade violin student who has been taking lessons since he was four years old. He has formed a student quartet, called “The Mini Symphony” and is the lead violin for the Falmouth Academy International Ensemble. He was the Concertmaster for the All-Cape Orchestra and was also accepted into the Southeast District Orchestra. He is the student member of the Falmouth Cultural Council which supports local arts and music events. He has performed at Highfield Hall, on the Steamship Ferry, the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, and A Place at the Table. Luke plans to use his scholarship for summer lessons.
MIGUEL GOMEZ-IBANEZ - Falmouth Academy
Miguel is an 8th grade violin and piano student who has been taking lessons since he was five years old. Among his many performing opportunities, he was the Violin 2 section leader at the 2025 Junior District Festival and All Cape Festival, he is currently the assistant concertmaster for the Cape Symphony Youth Orchestra and has played with the Nordberg String Orchestra in Oslo, Norway. He plays with the International Ensemble, a student-led group that performs for the community. Miguel plans to use his scholarship to attend the Southern Maine String Camp.
Please join us in congratulating our winners!