As a three-year service-oriented program, the goal of the Symphony Ambassadors is to provide opportunities for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors to enhance their social skills, support the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and its patrons, and practice communication skills. Membership is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors attending public, private, or home high schools in the Brazos Valley. Typically, students enter the program the summer before their sophomore year and remain Ambassadors through their senior year. The program is not intended to add to the already busy schedules most high schoolers have; it is designed to enhance their schedules. The commitment is manageable, as the group typically meets only once a month for 1-2 hours. Most of the volunteer opportunities and seminars are held on Sunday afternoons at various venues around town.

Senior Ambassadors with three years of service are eligible to compete for one of five scholarships. There are two $1,000 scholarships and three $500 scholarships.

The Founder’s Scholarship $1,000 

(Given by Gaines West and David Gardner in honor of their wives, Susan and Julia who established the Symphony Belle Program, now known as the Symphony Ambassadors Program.)

Lee Wells Frericks Volunteer Scholarship $1,000 

(Given by Marti Marberry in honor of her mother and awarded to the Symphony Ambassador who exemplifies extraordinary volunteerism and leadership in the Symphony Ambassador program.)

Edith Eve Redfield Memorial Scholarship $500 

(Given by Taylor and Cindy Craigen in memory of her Aunt Edith)

Dottie Schloss Scholarship $500 

(Given by Cindy Craigen in honor of Dottie Schloss)

The Connie Wortham Memorial Scholarship $500 

(Given in memory of long-time Belle, now Ambassador, supporter Connie Wortham. (FASO Board)

The Jeannie Miller Memorial Scholarship $500 

(Given in memory of long-time Symphony supporter and FASO member Jeannie Miller. (FASO Board)

For more information contact Jennifer Wood at bvsymphonyambassadors@gmail.com