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Sharon Awe was the director of Bands at the South Milwaukee High School for 28 years, from 1971 to 1999. Sharon passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Her music reached the ears, the hearts and the souls of thousands of students, parents and fellow teachers at South Milwaukee High School and throughout the State of Wisconsin.
The proud and talented band director, who marched in annual parades wearing high heeled shoes, will be fondly remembered forever.
Accomplishments
Founded the Summer Rocket Marching Band Program
Rocket band took first place awards at: 1989 Gator Bowl Parade; 1984 Peach Bowl parade.
Marched with the Rocket Marching Band in many parades (State Fair, Great Circus Parade, and the 1995 Independence Day Parade in Washington DC).
Music Teacher of the Year from the Civic Music Association of Milwaukee
Talented Trombonist
Member of Milwaukee Lake Band, director of Lake Junior Band
Member of South Milwaukee Muni Band
The Awe Band Scholarship fund distributes an annual $500 college scholarship to a deserving South Milwaukee High School Senior who is continuing on to college, has demonstrated exceptional talent, commitment and dedication to the South Milwaukee High School Band program.
HISTORY:
The Awe Scholarship was started in 1994 as a memorial to Geraldine Awe, the mother of Sharon and Robert Awe. Upon Sharon Awe's death in 1999 the scholarship was renamed the Awe Memorial Scholarship.
WHY the BENEFIT CONCERT?
Unfortunately, the fund did not start out with a financial foundation to sustain itself. As scholarships were granted, funds were not replenished. An active scholarship fund needs a sold starting base to perpetuate scholarships from interest only. Unfortunately, the fund currently has approximately $1,500.
We need your support - If you are not able to attend this benefit concert or are too far away to attend, please consider a direct donation to this ailing scholarship fund.
The South Milwaukee Music Parents Association (SMHS primary music booster group) has taken on this funding challenge for 2009 in hopes of continuing this worthy scholarship for future band students who desire to pursue a music education..
With the help of the South Milwaukee District Music educators. dedicated alumni and Waukesha's big band - the Jazz Express, a benefit concert will be held on February 12, 2009.
HELP TO KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING IN SOUTH MILWAUKEE.
We know times are tough and no donation is too small. We hope you will give generously.
ALUMNI - PAY IT FORWARD .
If you or your children were students in the SMHS music programs or past Music Scholarship recipients, consider paying it forward and make a donation back to this scholarship fund to keep it alive for future SMHS music students.
We hope you consider a donation to keep the music playing in honor of Sharon Awe, the Awe family and for South Milwaukee High School's talented musical youth who wish to pursue a music degree.
We need your support now.
Checks may be made directly to the fund and payable to:
The Awe Band Scholarship Fund
c/o the
School District of South Milwaukee Business Office
901
Fifteenth Avenue
South
Milwaukee, WI 53172
Donations with a major credit card may also be made through the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center box office during normal operating hours at: 414-766-5049.