Louis and Annette Kaufman Music Achievement Award
The Kaufman Music Achievement Award supports excellence in music performance at Reed. The Award is available by audition to outstanding student musicians regardless of major and will be awarded with a first preference to students of violin or piano. All instrumentalists and vocalists will be considered.
Recipients of the Award, known as Kaufman Fellows, will receive free music lessons for a year, and the award may be renewed for up to four years.
Kaufman Fellows:
- Class of 2021 - Peter Marcus
- Class of 2022 - Leila Sinclair
- Class of 2023 - Xinlong Du
- Class of 2024 - Rachel Modlin
- Class of 2025 - Miranda Newman and Lucas Walker
- Class of 2026 -Ella Morton
- Class of 2027 - Isaac Blasi
- Class of 2028 - Emily von Reis
Eligibility
All first year students who play a musical instrument or sing will be eligible to audition.
Auditions
2025-2026 audition: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5-7pm, Chapel
Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
Audition requirements:
- Two contrasting pieces/genres— memorization not required
- Letter of recommendation from a music professional (present or former teacher)
- Personal statement: Describe how/why receiving this scholarship would benefit your musical growth
Deadline to send supporting materials to Monica Ohuchi: Sunday, January 25, 2026
ohuchimo@reed.edu