Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival recognizes the importance of music in our lives, from early childhood through adulthood. Named in honor of a founding OICMF Board member, the Marilyn Anderson Young Musician’s Award honors graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to musical excellence with a $1,000 scholarship.
2023 Recipients: Ryan Krisch-Derr and Ella Weaver
Past Recipients
2022: Kai Ross
2021: Landon Carter, Christian Heisinger, Alanna Lago
2020: Ewan Lister, Stormy Hildreth, Tashi Litch
2019: Tim Jenson, Paris Wilson
2018: Joanne Mietzner, Liam Griskey-Watson
2017: Michael Chesher
2016: Josephine Gudgell, Anthony Kaskurs, Zachary Waage
2015: Emy Carter, Lisa Carter, Mikaela Hansen, Celestine Jensen
2014: Brigid Ehrmantraut, Eric Eagan
2013: Juliette Mann, Rhys Thompson, Adelaine Newcombe
2012: Mackenzie Blackburn, Suzanne Mietzner, Robin Gropp
2011: Kailley Grantham, Cameron Smart
2010: Stephen Baker
2009: Joseph Boucher, Brittany Wachter
2008: Cara Peacock, Anthony Ghazel
2007: Miel Bredouw, Gregory Griffith, Matt Wachter