At the Cosmopolitan Music Society, we believe that musicianship is a life-long activity that should not stop simply because you have turner 18 or finished high school. We want everyone to have the opportunity to sing and play instruments well into their senior years!

As part of our mission to build life-long communities through music, we are instituting The Cosmopolitan Music Awards for exceptional Grade 12 jazz band, concert band and choral students who demonstrate musical excellence and service to the community.

We are so happy to announce the recipients of our inaugural Cosmopolitan Scholarships for high school students who demonstrate excellence in performance and community service. We want to thank all music teachers for their dedicated support of their students.

The 2025 winners are:

• Allison Samm: McNally High School, Concert Band

• Chelsea Makwae: Ross Shepherd High School, Choral

• Zachary Boisjoli: Archbishop MacDonald High School, Jazz Band

Our scholarships would not be possible without the incredible sponsorship from Dr. Troy Turner. Dr. Turner is a physician at the Stollery Children's Hospital, and a long time euphonium and baritone player in multiple community bands here in Edmonton.

The scholarship includes: $250 bursary and a one-year membership to the Cosmopolitan Music Society ensemble of choice (approx. value $450), totalling $700. Winners can choose from any of our ensembles which include multiple jazz and concert bands, handbells and a mixed chorus.

The school of the winning students receives a beautiful plaque to display for the year and the student will be given a lovely certificate to recognize their achievement.

APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 2026