2024 MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applications are open for the Ocean City Pops' Music Scholarship Award. Senior music students from Atlantic or Cape May County who plan to major in music at a college or university are eligible to apply for this $1,000 scholarship. For more information, click here.
14th Annual Esther C. Weil Student Music Competition
The 14th Annual Esther C. Weil Student Music Competition will take place at the Ocean City Music Pier on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Students in grades 9-12 who attend an Atlantic or Cape May County high school are eligible to enter the competition. Applications must be complete and postmarked by Friday, April 5, 2024. To download an application, click here.
Friends of OC Pops 2023 scholarship recipients
Elaina Styer attending Cornell University
Christopher Clayton attending Belmont University
Anthony Slingerland attending Berklee College of Music
Congratulations to the students who participated in the Friends of Ocean City Pops Orchestra's 13th annual Esther Weil Student Music Competition. We were truly impressed with performances, and we hope you all continue to hone your skills and share your talents.
The first place winners, from left to right: Jay Georges, Mainland Regional High School, Instrumental; Michael Morris, Middle Township High School, Piano; Rachel Miller, Middle Township High School, Female Vocal; Andrew Krumaker, Holy Spirit High School, Male Vocal.
Instrumental Winners: Jay Georges, Mainland Regional High School, 1st place; Colin Morrissey, Absegami High School, 2nd place; James Sempsey, Cedar Creek High School, 3rd place
Piano Winners: Michael Morris, Middle Township High School, 1st place; Demi Lu, Egg Harbor Township High School, 2nd place; Nathaniel Paul Paradela, St. Augustine Preparatory School, 3rd place
Male Vocal Winners: Andrew Krumaker, Holy Spirit High School, 1st place; Vincent Piraino, Ocean City High School, 2nd place; Charles Costal, Ocean City High School, 3rd place
Female Vocal Winners: Rachel Miller, Middle Township High School, 1st place; Hannah LaSasso, Hammonton High School, 2nd place; Morgan Murphy, Holy Spirit High School, 3rd place