SEIMA Project Winners 2022-2024

WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL THE ENTRIES INTO THE SEIMA PROJECT

HERE IS A SHORT UPDATE ON OUR PAST WINNERS

“I can’t say how neat it is, that we have a local project/experience that gives up and coming musicians a way to show their skills before heading off to college, trade school, apprenticeships or a career in music…..The process is simple and rewarding.” - CRYSTAL JOY POWERS - Director of the Southeastern Indiana Youth Orchestra

“The SEIMA PROJECT is a wonderful opportunity for young musicians from Southeast Indiana to showcase their talents and receive financial support…..It has given my students confidence in their abilities and helped them to reach their goals.” - DONNA TANNER - Music Department Head, Choral Director and Asst. Drama Director of East Central High School.

SEIMA PROJECT WINNERS

2022 - 2024

(2024)

$1000 - Peyton Vann - Switzerland County - Seeking a degree in Music Education at Northern Kentucky University. Percussion Director of Batesville H.S. - Future plans as a director for Competition Drum and Bugle Corp International. Playing locally.

$1000 - Mary Hallgarth - Dearborn County - Attending Vanderbilt University majoring in Biochemistry and participating in their music program.

$1000 - Matthew Skinner - Ripley County - Batesville H.S. Senior and will attend college in the medical field.

$350 - Adria Combs - Ripley County - Batesville H.S. and will continue in music after graduation. 

$350 - Rylan Stephens - Dearborn County - Will continue in the Southeastern Indiana Youth Orchestra.

(2023)

$1000 - Kamdyn Metcalf - Dearborn County - East Central H.S. Senior. Plans a degree in photography while pursuing a songwriting and recording career after graduation.

$1000 - Maggie Weberding - Ripley County - Attending Ball State with elective classes in voice and theater.

$350 - Riley Gillespie - Dearborn County - Attending Taylor University majoring in Chemistry and plays in their orchestra.

$350 - Jeremiah Barkdoll - Dearborn County - Attending Belmont University studying music production.

$350 - Jamey Rowe - Franklin County - Studying music online at Berklee College of Music.

$350 - Peyton Vann - Switzerland County - (see $1000 winner in 2024)

$350 - Earl Wilhelm - Dearborn County - Working musician, playing and recording locally.

(2022)

$1000 - Rachel Holt - Ripley County - Signed recording contract with Baste Records. Currently lives in Nashville TN. Performing there and locally.

$1000 - London Scholle - Dearborn County - Bachelor Degree in Music Composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Applying for a graduate degree in Music Composition at prestigious Universities in the U.S.

$350 - Mialani Deli Jones - Dearborn County - Pursuing a Medical Degree at the University Of Cincinnati.

$350 - Drake Mitchell - Dearborn County - Attending Belmont University and performing locally

$350 - Earl Wilhelm - Dearborn County - (see $350 winner in 2023)