As a three-year service-oriented program, the goal of the Symphony Ambassadors is to provide opportunities for young men and women to enhance their social skills, to be exposed to and support the Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra and its patrons, and to practice communication skills. Membership is open to high school junior and senior men and women attending a public, private, or home high school in the Brazos Valley. Typically, men and women enter the program the summer before their junior year and are Ambassadors for their junior and senior years. The Ambassadors program is not intended to add to the already busy schedule most high schoolers have; it is intended to enhance their schedule. The commitment is not overwhelming 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 in a variety of venues around town.

Senior Ambassadors with two years of Ambassador service are eligible to compete for one of five different scholarships. There are two $1000.00 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