Marley Rynd Memorial Performance Scholarship
The Marley Rynd Memorial Performance Scholarship was created by her family and is managed by the Calgary Foundation and the Calgary Phil serves as an adjudicator.
A graduate of McGill and Indiana Universities, Marley joined the Calgary Philharmonic in 1976. She was a valued member of the bass section, served as musician representative on the Board of Directors, and was a tireless fundraiser for the organization. Marley passed away from cancer on 8 July 2005. Her friendship, dedication, and professionalism are sorely missed.
The Marley Rynd Memorial Performance Scholarship reflects Marley’s support of emerging talent and will help in the career development of an accomplished student. In perpetuating her memory, it will forge a link between musical ability and the disciplined study of youth, the training and mentorship of teachers and educational institutions, and the recognition afforded by the Calgary Philharmonic.
2024/2025 Marley Rynd Memorial Performance Scholarship recipient: Jewel Chiang
Jewel Chiang is a gifted violinist in the Advanced Performance Program at Mount Royal University, where she studies under the instruction of Calgary Phil First Violin Maria van der Sloot. Jewel’s tremendous natural facility allows for great agility and finesse. In virtuosic repertoire, she flies through technical challenges with much flair and seemingly little effort. In the fall of 2024, Jewel will be attending the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music in the United States for an undergraduate degree in violin.
