Education Awards
Performing Arts Fort Worth’s Children’s Education Program recognizes and awards teachers, talented students and graduate students for their commitment to music and promoting performing arts in education.
Perry R. Bass Fellowship
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In memory of Mr. Perry R. Bass, the Hall’s namesake, and in celebration of his life and achievements, the Perry R. Bass Fellowship was established in 2007 by Performing Arts Fort Worth to recognize a student seeking a graduate degree in music education. The student should demonstrate excellent skills in musicianship and/or performance and be dedicated to the field of music education. The Fellowship provides grants for one academic year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s university to be applied to defraying expenses of advanced study. The Fellowship is open to students who have completed at least one semester toward a master’s or doctorate degree at Texas Christian University, Texas Woman’s University, the University of North Texas, or the University of Texas at Arlington. For more information on the Perry R. Bass Fellowship, please contact Taylor Woods, Director of Education & Community Engagement, at twoods@basshall.com. Perry r. bass fellowship recipients
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Kaitlyn Candler |
Texas Woman's University, 2023-2024 |
Topy Nguyen |
Texas Christian University, 2023-2024 |
Felipe Rosales |
The University of Texas at Arlington, 2023-2024 |
Cole Woods |
The University of Texas at Arlington, 2022-2023 |
Thomas Rinn |
The University of North Texas, 2021-2022 |
Arabella Stachura |
The University of Texas at Arlington, 2020-2021 |
Jared Critchfield |
The University of North Texas, 2019-2020 |
Olivia Tucker |
The University of North Texas, 2018-2019 |
Samuel Escalante |
The University of North Texas, 2017-2018 |
Marta Frey-Clark |
The University of North Texas, 2016-2017 |
Michael Chandler |
The University of North Texas, 2015-2016 |
Kaitlyn Wright |
Texas Woman's University, 2014-2015 |
José Torres-Ramos |
The University of North Texas, 2013-2014 |
Michelle Herring |
The University of North Texas, 2012-2013 |
Jessica Shadman |
The University of Texas at Arlington, 2011-2012 |
Ashley Delaney |
Texas Woman's University, 2010-2011 |
Sara Sclamberg |
The University of North Texas, 2009-2010 |
Sara Doan |
Texas Christian University, 2009-2010 |
Jesse Woolery |
The University of North Texas, 2009-2010 |
Rachel Holt |
Texas Woman's University, 2008-2009 |
Chris Hauser |
The University of North Texas, 2007-2008 |
Christine Rewolinksi |
The University of North Texas, 2006-2007 |
Ann Smith |
The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006-2007 |
Alfredo Manuel Arjona |
The University of North Texas, 2006-2007 |
Broadway at the Bass Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts - Theater and/or Dance
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Beginning in 2016, Performing Arts Fort Worth and Fort Worth ISD have partnered to establish the Broadway at the Bass Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts - Theater and/or Dance. Teachers of performing arts programs work diligently to prepare students for life and job skills through the vehicle of dance and theater arts programs and productions. This award is intended to provide financial support for teachers exemplifying the highest standards in education excellence in the category of performing arts. For more information on this award, please contact Taylor Woods, Director of Education & Community Engagement by emailing twoods@basshall.com. Broadway at the Bass Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts in Theater and/or Dance in the Fort Worth Independent School District
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David Smith |
Theater Tech, South Hills High School, 2022-2023 |
Christen Reyes |
Dance, Terrell Visual and Performing Arts High School, 2021-2022 |
Jennifer Whitman |
Daggett Montessori School,2020-2021 |
Victoria Scheffer |
Theater, South Hills High School, 2019-2020 |
Julia L. Worthington |
Theater, Western Hills High School, 2018-2019 |
Rachel Wade |
Dance, Arlington Heights High School, 2017-2018 |
Cheryl Penland |
Theater, Trimble Technical High School, 2016-2017 |
The Roz Rosenthal Award for Outstanding Student in Music
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Rosalyn “Roz” Gross Rosenthal (1924-2024) was a beacon of generosity and a pillar of the Fort Worth community. Roz's impact on Fort Worth was immeasurable. She gave generously and supported many cultural organizations, including Performing Arts Fort Worth. The Great Dome in the Founders Concert Theater is named in honor of Roz and her husband, Manny Rosenthal. Her dedication to community service was recognized through numerous accolades, including being honored as a Great Woman of Texas and a Legacy Award recipient in 2016. Roz’s legacy lives on; PAFW is proud to acknowledge an outstanding student in the greater Fort Worth area who achieves superiority in his or her field with The Roz Rosenthal Award for Outstanding Student in Music. With this gift a student may pursue further studies, helping build skills that will last a lifetime. For more information on this award, please contact Taylor Woods, Director of Education & Community Engagement by emailing twoods@basshall.com. The Roz Rosenthal Award for Outstanding Student in Music
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Mirabel Rivas |
2023 |
Adam Parham, Joseph Tullis |
2022 |
Kassi Wilson |
2021 |
NO AWARD |
2020 |
Allison Liu |
2019 |
Eliza Rose Balmuth |
2018 |
Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts
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Bayard H. Friedman (1926-1998), a distinguished Fort Worth businessman, community leader and founding board member of Performing Arts Fort Worth, served as the Chairman of the Capital Campaign to build the Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall. Each year, PAFW recognizes a Fort Worth ISD teacher who has shown an exemplary dedication to his/her students and the performing arts, with a monetary award. |
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Friedman Chair for Teaching Excellence in Performing Arts
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Aubrey Kistler |
Southwest High School, 2022-2023 |
Dr. Emily Saenz |
Benbrook Middle-High School, 2021-2022 |
Tim Brendler |
I.M. Terrel Academy for STEM and VPA, 2020-2021 |
Brent Schooley |
South Hills High School, 2019-2020 |
Brandi Waller-Pace |
Bruce Shulkey Elementary, 2018-2019 |
Adam Kramer |
Wedgwood Middle School and
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Stacia Graves |
North Hi Mount Elementary School, 2016-2017 |
Cindy Burlin |
Tanglewood Elementary School, 2015-2016 |
Ramon Niño |
North Side High School, 2014-2015 |
Eric Mullins |
Western Hills High School, 2013-2014 |
Sara Montanez |
J.T. Stevens Elementary School, 2012-2013 |
Debra Rue |
Western Hills High School, 2011-2012 |
Stacey Dunn |
Southwest High School, 2010-2011 |
Jolene Webster |
Paschal High School, 2009-2010 |
Michael Dawson |
Wedgwood Middle School and
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Kristina Johnson Calva |
Wedgwood Sixth Grade School, 2007-2008 |
Jerri Davidson |
Daggett Montessori School, 2006-2007 |
Roslyn Woodard |
Dunbar Middle School, 2005-2006 |
Kathy Bernal |
Eastern Hills High School, 2004-2005 |
Troy Nell Edmon |
David K. Sellars and Glen Park Elementary Schools, 2003-2004 |
Leslie Jones |
Arlington Heights High School, 2002-2003 |
Chrissie Horany-Seligson |
Bill J. Elliott and Lowery Road Elementary Schools, 2001-2002 |
Jewell Kelly |
O.D. Wyatt High School, 2000-2001 |
Michielle Benson |
O.D. Wyatt High School, 1999-2000 |
Former Awards
Bayard H. Friedman Award for Outstanding Student in Performing Arts (1999-2017)
Bayard H. Friedman (1926-1998), a distinguished Fort Worth businessman, community leader and founding board member of Performing Arts Fort Worth, served as the Chairman of the Capital Campaign to build the Nancy Lee & Perry R. Bass Performance Hall.
From 1999 to 2017, Performing Arts Fort Worth honored one exceptional student who demonstrated outstanding achievement in the performing arts and awarded a scholarship to this student.
Bayard H. Friedman Award for Outstanding Student in Performing Arts (1999-2017) |
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Jakab Macias |
saxophonist, 2017 |
No Award |
2016 |
Cameron Massey |
flutist, 2015 |
Adam Phan |
harpist, 2014 |
Alec Saleh |
bassoonist, 2013 |
Ruth Chang |
violinist, 2012 |
Jessica Russell |
harpist, 2011 |
Sahun Hong |
pianist, 2010 |
Christian Standridge |
cellist, 2010 |
Alexandra & Robert Switala |
violinists, 2009 |
Elizabeth Bussey |
soprano, 2008 |
Michael Taylor |
pianist, violinist, composer, 2007 |
Lois Lee |
violinist, 2006 |
Shannon Lee |
violinist, 2005 |
Zoya Tsvetkova |
violinist, 2004 |
Adam Golka |
pianist, 2003 |
Jason Issokson |
violinist, 2002 |
Alex McDonald |
pianist, 2001 |
Albert Wong |
pianist, 2000 |
Stirling Trent |
violinist, 1999 |
Children's Education Program
More than one million children have experienced children’s education programs that include performances by acclaimed artists with exceptional arts organizations such as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, The Cliburn, U.N.T. One O'Clock Lab Band, Stage West, and nationally recognized groups such as Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Imago Theatre, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, Chanticleer, Cantus, and Aquila Theatre.