The Sandbridge Scholarship Fund:
In Memory of Adie Carlyle
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The Sandbridge Scholarship Fund was born in the fall of 2017 based on the generosity of a former Sandbridge participant. Our first student was the very talented 15 year old Chaeli Smith. Chaeli studied with Mary Lynn Michal (formerly van Deventer) in Hillsborough, NC. See Chaeli and Mary Lynn playing "The Down Home Waltz" which Chaeli learned at Sandbridge. Since that time, the fund has provided scholarships for over 20 participants.
Boxwood Festivals, Ltd is graciously providing "fiscal sponsorship". Boxwood has a similar mission to Sandbridge. Founded in 1995, by my good friend Chris Norman, Boxwood has established a worldwide presence celebrating and sharing musical traditions. The Boxwood Festival & Workshop is a non-profit organization that aims to provide opportunities for the dissemination, sharing, presentation and celebration of traditional music. Much like Sandbridge, Boxwood's philosophy centers on helping individuals achieve their artistic potential and building stronger communities in the process. Boxwood has presented workshops in Canada, The United States, Europe, Asia and the Antipodes. |
Adie Carlyle (June 28, 1955 - January 6, 2018)
Adie was an accomplished hammer dulcimer player who studied HD and fiddle for many years with Ken. At Sandbridge, she displayed her great passion for music, learning every piece and participating in and occasionally even leading the jams. Adie knew that Sandbridge was about loving the process of learning and always striving to have fun doing so. Typical of Adie's love of having fun, her lack of prowess at the pool table never deterred her from getting in there and having a ton of fun. Always encouraging others, she laughed at nearly every shot and sometimes, remarkably, she even made one! Adie's joy, laughter, eagerness to participate, optimism and determination to learn epitomized the spirit of Sandbridge.
On January 1, 2018 - just five days before her death - Elke Baker, Robin Bullock and Ken Kolodner played a house concert in Ken's living room, with about 30-40 of Adie's friends in attendance and hundreds watching on Facebook. That included Adie watching from her hospice room, with Mary Lynn van Deventer by her side.
Adie loved Sandbridge and the great community of players who attended. She donated her instruments to support the Sandbridge Scholarship Fund. Since that time, over 100 Sandbridge participants and supporters have now donated to the scholarship fund.
We will remember her forever.
Adie was an accomplished hammer dulcimer player who studied HD and fiddle for many years with Ken. At Sandbridge, she displayed her great passion for music, learning every piece and participating in and occasionally even leading the jams. Adie knew that Sandbridge was about loving the process of learning and always striving to have fun doing so. Typical of Adie's love of having fun, her lack of prowess at the pool table never deterred her from getting in there and having a ton of fun. Always encouraging others, she laughed at nearly every shot and sometimes, remarkably, she even made one! Adie's joy, laughter, eagerness to participate, optimism and determination to learn epitomized the spirit of Sandbridge.
On January 1, 2018 - just five days before her death - Elke Baker, Robin Bullock and Ken Kolodner played a house concert in Ken's living room, with about 30-40 of Adie's friends in attendance and hundreds watching on Facebook. That included Adie watching from her hospice room, with Mary Lynn van Deventer by her side.
Adie loved Sandbridge and the great community of players who attended. She donated her instruments to support the Sandbridge Scholarship Fund. Since that time, over 100 Sandbridge participants and supporters have now donated to the scholarship fund.
We will remember her forever.
The scholarship program works with Boxwood Festivals, a 501(c)3. Your donations are potentially tax deductible.
We offer three types of scholarships:
(1) Youth: 21 or younger
(2) Needs-based: you or someone you know would like to attend Sandbridge but cannot afford to do so
(3) Enrichment: we support players who will enrich the Sandbridge experience
If you know of a candidate who might qualify, please contact Ken directly (kenkolodner@aol.com or call 410-746-8387).
Scholarship offers are confidential unless the participant indicates otherwise.
We offer three types of scholarships:
(1) Youth: 21 or younger
(2) Needs-based: you or someone you know would like to attend Sandbridge but cannot afford to do so
(3) Enrichment: we support players who will enrich the Sandbridge experience
If you know of a candidate who might qualify, please contact Ken directly (kenkolodner@aol.com or call 410-746-8387).
Scholarship offers are confidential unless the participant indicates otherwise.
Donate with a credit card:
Simply fill in the amount you wish to donate at checkout.
Simply fill in the amount you wish to donate at checkout.
Donate by sending a check: Make payable to "The Sandbridge Scholarship Fund" or to "Boxwood Festivals", 3806 Fenchurch Rd., Baltimore, MD 21218. Be sure to note "The Sandbridge Scholarship Fund" on your check.
Donate via Paypal: You may avoid the Paypal fees by choosing the "pay a friend" option and send your contribution to kenkolodner@aol.com
Your donation is potentially fully tax deductible.
Donate via Paypal: You may avoid the Paypal fees by choosing the "pay a friend" option and send your contribution to kenkolodner@aol.com
Your donation is potentially fully tax deductible.
Apply: scholarship categories
To apply, contact Ken Kolodner via email at kenkolodner@aol.com or call 410-746-8387
Scholarships of three types:
(1) Youth Scholarships for anyone 21 years or younger
(2) Needs-based Scholarships - express in your email why you want to attend Sandbridge, how you heard about it and explain your financial need. If you believe you still will not be able to afford coming to Sandbridge, you should still contact Ken to discuss your need.
(3) Enrichment for players who will enrich the experience for everyone!
Typically, the scholarships will cover up to 50% of the total fee. All scholarship offers are confidential unless the participant is willing to let it be known.
Scholarships of three types:
(1) Youth Scholarships for anyone 21 years or younger
(2) Needs-based Scholarships - express in your email why you want to attend Sandbridge, how you heard about it and explain your financial need. If you believe you still will not be able to afford coming to Sandbridge, you should still contact Ken to discuss your need.
(3) Enrichment for players who will enrich the experience for everyone!
Typically, the scholarships will cover up to 50% of the total fee. All scholarship offers are confidential unless the participant is willing to let it be known.
Donors - thanks to everyone!!
Adie Carlyle
Alison Brown
Angela Guida
Ann Chambers
Ann Jaffe
Ann Parker
Anne Parker
Barbara Garnett
Betsy McCaul
Beverly Stupak
Bob Flory
Bob Hubbach
Candace Hepler
Carol Becker
Carol Hill
Carol Radcliffe
Caye Western
Charlie
Charlie Neyenhouse
Corlie & Keith Eldred
Dana Polmateer
Daniel Teitelbaum
Deborah Haney
Denis Smith
Dori Blitzstein
Doug Baumgaardt
Elke Baker
Ellen Teitelbaum
Essential Brands
Evan Teitelbaum
Jan Martin
Jeffrey Brazier
Jerri Muelenberg
Jim Plitt
Jody Fishman
Judy Maeir
Karen Ashbrook
Karen Bierwert
Kathy Sanderson
Keith Eldred
Laura Eads
Laurie McCarriar
Linda Friedman
Linda Lowe Thompson
Lisa Feinman
Marian Olson
Mark Higgins
Martha Adams
Mary Anne B lair
Mary Lynn Michal (formerly van Deventer)
Mary Salkever
Michell & Gerda Kassner
Mike Ingram
Milena Mattigly
Natalee Lima
Nina Cardin
Peggy Cook
Phyllis Howard
Rick Knight
Robin Bullock
Ronda Vanover
Roxanne Smith
Susan Feist
Susan Goldstein
Terry Lefler
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Adie Carlyle
Alison Brown
Angela Guida
Ann Chambers
Ann Jaffe
Ann Parker
Anne Parker
Barbara Garnett
Betsy McCaul
Beverly Stupak
Bob Flory
Bob Hubbach
Candace Hepler
Carol Becker
Carol Hill
Carol Radcliffe
Caye Western
Charlie
Charlie Neyenhouse
Corlie & Keith Eldred
Dana Polmateer
Daniel Teitelbaum
Deborah Haney
Denis Smith
Dori Blitzstein
Doug Baumgaardt
Elke Baker
Ellen Teitelbaum
Essential Brands
Evan Teitelbaum
Jan Martin
Jeffrey Brazier
Jerri Muelenberg
Jim Plitt
Jody Fishman
Judy Maeir
Karen Ashbrook
Karen Bierwert
Kathy Sanderson
Keith Eldred
Laura Eads
Laurie McCarriar
Linda Friedman
Linda Lowe Thompson
Lisa Feinman
Marian Olson
Mark Higgins
Martha Adams
Mary Anne B lair
Mary Lynn Michal (formerly van Deventer)
Mary Salkever
Michell & Gerda Kassner
Mike Ingram
Milena Mattigly
Natalee Lima
Nina Cardin
Peggy Cook
Phyllis Howard
Rick Knight
Robin Bullock
Ronda Vanover
Roxanne Smith
Susan Feist
Susan Goldstein
Terry Lefler
Anonymous
If you do not want to be listed, please let me know. And if I missed you, please let me know.