Kenneth W. Turner Scholarship Fund

Kenneth W. TurnerThe mission of the Kenneth W. Turner Music Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarship benefits to Texas high school students in their pursuits of the knowledge, practice, understanding and exploration of music.

"Mr. Turner's Opus"

The students of Ken Turner will always remember Mr. Turner for his unwavering belief in them, his commitment to musical excellence and the life-changing lessons he taught. The music which he gave to so many and the man he was continue to inspire and motivate. It is in honor of the gifts he provided us that we dedicate the Kenneth W. Turner Music Scholarship fund to the continuation of these principles.

Ken Turner's 35-year career is a testament to his lifelong commitment to the promotion of musicianship, and in particular, the development of young musicians:

1954-56 Fourth Army Band
1956-62 Bishop High School
1962-69 Highlands High School
1969-71 Pasadena High School
1971-77 Roosevelt High School
1977-79 Southern Music Company
1979-89 Burbank High School

Kenneth W. Turner was born on May 18, 1933, the son of Myrtle Hearn Turner and Wylie Durham Turner. He graduated from Anacostia High School in Washington, DC, and went on to receive his Bachelor's degree from the University of Corpus Christi (now A&M at Corpus Christi) and later his Master's degree from Baylor University. He was a charter member of the Texas Music Educators' Association and was scheduled to be honored and receive a pin in February 2004 from TMENC for being on the original UIL judges list. His bands have won many local and statewide awards. He also directed church choirs for over 50 years. Ken Turner entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 16, 2003. He touched countless lives through his love of music and young people.

DONATIONS RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Leadership - $100
Patron - $150
Concertmaster - $500*
Maestro - $1000*

* - single or cumulative contributions of $100 or more

Please send donations to either:

The Kenneth W. Turner Music Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 12882
Austin, TX 78711 - 2882
USA

or:

Mary Swan, 14402 Oceana Ct., Austin, TX 78728

Apply for a scholarship by downloading the application form and sending it back to us.

PLEASE SEND ALL INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO:

Dr. Cindy Broderick
1643 Ranch Road 473
Boerne, Texas 78006

Tel: 830-229-5335
E-mail: cgb2511@aol.com

For more information, contact:

Ginger Turner, Executive Member, Advisory Board
Gin1932@aol.com

or

Mary Swan
VP Scholarships
mswan@austin.rr.com

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIPS

1. The deadline is 15 June of each year.
2. In mid April, they send application forms to the music departments of the schools where Mr. Turner taught.
3. A student outside any of those schools may request an application form by mail or e-mail.
4. The scholarship is for $500 and the student may reapply for a second scholarship.
5. Usually they give 4 scholarships each year.
6. Recipients are asked to perform at the Enchilada Dinner which is the 1st Saturday in August at the Cadillac Bar in San Antonio. Scholarship money is given directly to the student.
7. Donations are tax deductible and should be sent to KWT Scholarship address (Mary Swan's address or the official PO Box).