Past Recipients

2018 – Esther Park
Esther Park – Pianist- Fourth Annual Recipient of the NCHS John Pearce Performing Arts Scholarship
Click here to view Esther’s BioPhoto by Joseph Park

2017 – Zoe Walts
Zoe Walts – Cellist – Third Annual Recipient of the NCHS John Pearce Performing Arts Scholarship
JPPAS NCTV17 interview with recipient Zoe Walts and Steering Committee Chair, Raeleen Horn. http://www.nctv17.com/naperville-central-cellist-honored/
Click here to view Zoe’s Bio2016 – Kayla Bull
Congratulations to oboist, Kayla Bull who was our talented recipient for 2016! Kayla received her award at the Naperville Central High School Band concert on May 10, 2016. She also performed as a soloist that evening.
Click here to view Kayla’s BioExciting Daily Herald interview with our JPPAS recipient Kayla Bull!
Click here to read the article: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20160401/news/160409963/.
JPPAS RECIPIENT KAYLA BULL APPEARS IN NAPERVILLE MAGAZINE!

Our adjudicators for the 2016 John Pearce Performing Arts Scholarship. Left to Right: Elvina Pearce, Dorothy Kittaka, Beth Jones and Raeleen Horn

2015 – Isaac Frank
First Recipient of the John Pearce Performing Arts Scholarship!
Isaac performed his solo audition as part of the Naperville Central High School band concert on May 13, 2015 and was presented with the NCHS John Pearce Performing Arts Scholarship award.
Click here to view photos and videos from the Award CeremonyView the Press ReleasePhoto by Kevin Devick