An annual Scholarship in the name of Howard Beaver is supported by the Tucson Concert Band.  The initial funding for this scholarship came from generous donations made immediately following his death in 2005.  Below are the specifications for this annual scholarship.

HOWARD BEAVER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (University of Ariuzona College of fine Arts)

SOURCE:     Generous contributions made to the Tucson Concert Band and friends in memory of Howard Beaver, its founder and Director Emeritus.  Mr. Beaver was a University of Arizona alumnus, and a well-known musician, band leader, businessman in the Tucson community for many years. The Tucson Concert Band is an all volunteer band which provides music for Tucson and the surrounding area.

ELIGIBILITY:     For a freshman student in the College of Fine Arts majoring in Music with a  GPA no less than 3.0.  Student must be a US citizen and a resident of the state of Arizona.  Preference is to financial need, but not a requirement. 

SELECTION PROCESS:    Candidates are nominated by faculty members to the Dean of the College of Fine Arts.  Selection is by the College of Fine Arts Scholarship Committee..

VALUE:     Annual award is $500.

Howard Beaver Music Scholarship

Howard Beaver with Musical director Herschel Kreloff and Composer Joseph Spaniola in 2004

Scholarship Recipients

2007-2008 - Rusty Lee Ogren

2008-2009 - Kabir Sondhi

                  Nicole Truxes