The Lynn Bridges Memorial Award scholarship, established in 1999 by Videmus in honor of Dr. Lynn Bridges, is presented annually to a student attending the University of Michigan who shows excellence and integrity in their musical pursuits. The award is intended to be an incentive for future minority educators and to ensure that the legacy of Dr Bridges will continue through the next generation of musican/educators.

From Shenandoah Conservatory

• 2006-7 Kimberly Wood, graduate student in voice performance

From East Carolina University

• 2005-6 Deborah Nansteel, Senior, undergraduate student in voice performance/vocal jazz
• 2004-5 Dorthea Taylor, graduate student in voice performance/sacred music

from The University of Michigan

• 2003-2004 - Minnetta Daniel Cox, graduate student in voice performance
• 2002-2003 - Michael Nickens, graduate student in tuba performance.
• 2001-2002 - Kenneth Kellogg, graduate student in voice performance
• 2000-2001 - Monte Thomas, graduate student in organ performance
• 1999-2000 - Eugene Rogers, graduate student in choral conducting

“I am so thankful for the wonderful Lynn Bridges Memorial Award that was made available to me at the University of Michigan through Videmus. The commitment to excellence and integrity that this awards represents is what I continuously strive for in my conducting and teaching.”

     -Eugene Rogers

To make a donation to the Lynn Bridges Memorial or Edgar A. Toppin Memorial funds
by credit card, please visit the contact page.

The Edgar A. Toppin Memorial Award The Edgar A. Toppin Memorial Award was established in 2004 to honor the legacy of Videmus board member and noted historian, Dr. Edgar Toppin.  The purpose of the award is to encourage education, scholarship and research through special projects.

To make a donation to the Lynn Bridges Memorial or Edgar A. Toppin Memorial funds
by credit card, please visit the contact page.

Wisdom from Afar – William Brown This publication of sayings recorded on the answering machine of Videmus long-time supporter, board member and opera singer the late William Brown.  Delightful sayings that make you chuckle such as “Why are they called apartments when they are stuck together” are compiled into a book.  We honor Bill’s memory by using the proceeds of this book to support unusual recording or performance projects and making a donation to the Bill Brown scholarship at Jackson State University.   Price: $5.00

The awards are funded through fundraising and private donations. Donations are tax deductible and can be made by sending a check or money order made payable to Videmus and designated for either the Bridges or Toppin award to:

Videmus
P. O. Box #2033
Greenville, NC 27836

For questions about the our awards, please email staff@videmus.org