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Gibson Gives Awards Annual Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship

 Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand headquartered in Nashville, TN, has announced its second annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship--administered by the Arkansas Art Academy--has been awarded to music student Luis Melchor. 

The music scholarship created in honor of the incomparable, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, with the Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe ScholarshipGibson--through its philanthropic division Gibson Gives--awards a music scholarship directly every year to a high school senior as they prepare to navigate their post graduate education and future career in the music industry. The scholarship is comprised of cash grants as well instruments and gear, with each recipient receiving one acoustic or electric guitar, as well as a $5,000 cash grant to assist in their ​education. The annual Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship honoring the iconic Godmother of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, brings her massive musical influence back to her birth state of Arkansas

“Luis is a great kid and has grown so much as a musician,” says Patrick, Music Instructor, Arkansas Art Academy. “He has an insatiable passion for music - particularly vocally, and as a guitarist. If he continues to put the time and effort into his playing, he will have a great future in music.” 

“Gibson Gives believes in nurturing young talent who will shape the soundscape of tomorrow,” adds Erica Krusen, Global Executive Director of Gibson Gives. “Supporting a music education scholarship with the Arkansas Arts Academy means investing in the future harmony of our world.”

Gibson Gives Awards Annual Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship
Music student Luis Melchor has been awarded the 2024 Gibson Gives Sister Rosetta Tharpe music scholarship in partnership with the Arkansas Art Academy.

Gibson Gives Awards Annual Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship
Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Credit: Getty images.

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By: Music Connection
Title: Gibson Gives Awards Annual Sister Rosetta Tharpe Scholarship
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Published Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:49:26 +0000

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