Alex & Lill Medoff Memorial Piano Scholarship

Established in 1988 by Donna and Emory Geller, alumni of The University of Akron, in loving memory of her parents, The Alexander and Lillian Medoff Memorial Piano Performance Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving piano major or a prospective piano major. Recipients are selected for demonstrated excellence in performance and potential as both a soloist and an accompanist. To be eligible, a student must be a full-time music major the semester the award begins; be an outstanding young pianist with significant potential for development; express interest in, and show ability for, developing into a well-rounded pianist; be admissible to The University of Akron or be in good academic and applied study standing. Members of the piano faculty will annually select a recipient for this award and submit the name of the individual to the director of the School of Music for approval.