ACCMS announces Kathleen Riley Milford Scholarship Availability

The Ashtabula County Choral Music Society (ACCMS) is inviting Ashtabula County students and graduates, age 13 or above, who are pursuing solo vocal and/or choral music to apply for the Kathleen Riley Milford Scholarship. The deadline is February 1, 2026 and the application and details can be found on the ACCMS Facebook and Website (ashcochoralmusicsociety.org). Applications will also be available in area libraries.

The Scholarship was established by ACCMS in 2025 to honor the Founding Artistic Director and vocal/choral music teacher for Ashtabula Area Schools, Kathleen R. Milford. The 2026 winners will be honored at a Gala Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Norman-D Banquet Center in Ashtabula. The ACCMS Chorale will perform their Spring Concert the following day, completing a festive weekend celebration of Choral Music in Ashtabula County.

ACCMS is dedicated to the mission of providing Quality performances of significant choral works for Ashtabula County audiences while providing singers with educational and musical experiences since 1989. As a Non-profit 501©3 organization, we offer a variety of programs each season in Ashtabula County. For further information, please visit the website and Facebook page, or email at ashtabulacountychoralsociety1@gmail.com.

To apply, click here to view the online Google Form.