Betty Banghart Student Scholarships

The Betty Banghart Scholarship fund was established in her memory to support the development of musical talent in young people. Betty had a strong interest in the mission of the Deer Creek Chorale, and the scholarship fund will allow its student members to continue to enhance this multi-generational community chorus. 

Betty Banghart came to Baltimore as a young bride in 1939.  She raised three children and then had a career as an educator.  As headmistress of Boy’s Latin Lower School she devoted herself to the development of young men in all aspects of life.

Betty’s own musical talents were displayed in college, as a member of the Wheaton College modern dance troupe. Her interest in classical music continued throughout her life.  She was a supporter of many local cultural activities including the Peabody Institute and the musical achievements of her daughter-in-law Martha Banghart.

Scholarship winners are announced in September each year at the beginning of the Chorale season.

This year’s Betty Banghart Scholars are all accomplished musicians who contribute to the performing arts in their schools and communities at the local and state levels.  Each singer shares a love of music that broadens their education and life experience, a vision supported by Betty Banghart’s career as an educator.

Emily Schmidt
 
Soprano Emily Schmidt, a senior at North Harford High School, describes music as a “very important part of her life.”  Emily was selected to perform in NHHS’s Acapella Choir, Lilacs, and in multiple All-County and Maryland All-State Choirs, and will perform the lead role of “Laurey Williams” in NHHS’s production of Oklahoma!  She loves to sing with “so many other people who share the same passion for music” and plans to major in Engineering in college with either a dual major or minor in vocal performance.

Katelyn Hemling              
                                                    Soprano Katelyn Hemling is a junior at Fallston High School where she is a member of the Concert Choir, under the direction of Patricia Ballinger, and of an extra-curricular small ensemble and has been selected to perform in the All-County and Maryland All-State Choirs.  Crediting and her success to the support of her “amazing family, wonderful friends, and teachers”, Katelyn aspires to a vocal performance career and a lifetime of music.