2026 Recipient
Rihanna Overton
The Burley Band has allowed me to have a sense of belonging, lasting friends and training for the future. I participated in concert band all 6 years, Jr. High Jazz band, and Marching Band for 4 years. I played flute throughout the years and picked up piccolo my senior year. The band gave me friends I am still close to even though they were a senior when I was a freshman. They gave me a family when I felt lonely and awkward. Band prepared me for the future with life lessons in discipline and leadership through my 2 years as Drum Major. It taught me that I love teaching others and helping them with passions of music. That's why I am grateful to further my education at Southern Utah University in Music Education.
2025 Recipient
James Parke
The 2025 scholarship recipient has been a part of the Burley Bobcat Band since the 7th grade. They have been a part of the Concert Band, Marching Band and Jazz Ensemble during those years. They have also been members of other outstanding groups including the Utah State University Honor Band and the BYU Honor Band. Our winner has been a member of the Idaho District IV Honor Band and placed first in the District IV Solo Festival with a Baritone Saxophone Solo. They were a section leader during their Junior Year and became the Head Drum Major in their Senior Year!
James plans to continue his education at Utah State University where he will be studying Music Education.
2024 Recipient
Emeline Biss
Our winner this year plays five instruments! They have been a section leader in the band as well as a Drum Major. They will be graduating from BHS with an Honors Diploma and an Associates Degree from College of CSI...quite an achievement!! I'd like to also note that they were not the only candidate with these kinds of accomplishments. The field of applicants was made up of very qualified and outstanding students. It was a very difficult decision for our committee.
2023 Recipient
Grace Miller
Grace Miller has been a member of the Burley Junior High School Concert and Jazz Bands as well as the Burley High School Concert, Marching and Pep Bands. She has been the head Drum Major for the marching bad for three years. Grace plays flute, piccolo and piano. She has also won a scholarship from the Distinguished Young Women. Grace plans on attend Idaho State University after serving a mission for her church.