Piano Scholarship
We depend on pianists for our rehearsals and concerts. Therefore, we value and support young pianists!
We award piano scholarships to a limited number of local students who qualify to study with Dr. Marcos Daniel Flores, a highly regarded concert pianist with over 30 years of teaching experience.
Our program is based on a 12-month continuous enrollment available for middle and high school students. Your donations allow us to encourage these young and gifted musicians as they pursue their passion for music.
Our Piano Teacher!
Dr. Marcos Daniel Flores is a highly regarded concert pianist with over 30 years of teaching experience. In addition to his own concert schedule, he serves as the Organist/Pianist and Director of Worship Arts at Christ by the Sea Methodist Church in Vero Beach, Florida.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, a master’s degree in Piano Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University.
Behind the Scenes
Meet our students, help us say goodbye to graduating senior Gabriel Knott, and hear them perform in the 2025 Spring Concert.
Apply for Scholarship
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Kendra Haines
Piano Scholarship Chair
Kendra has lived in Vero Beach for 30 years. She has volunteered for her children’s school, St. Edwards, and served on the board for Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Society in North Carolina. Her role on the VBO board is fundraising and supporting the VBO Piano Scholarship program. This program is now in its 15th year. Kendra works closely with Dr. Marcos Daniel Flores, an accomplished concert pianist, as the Maestro for the program.
2024-2025
Committee, Students, Teacher
L-R: Jean Ueltschi, Janie Gould, Debbie Pillorgé, Josiah Oostdyk, Ahrielle Ali Saint-Louis, Kendra Haines (program chair), Alena Yancy, Gabriel Knott, and Dr. Marcos Flores (teacher).
Not pictured: Rosemary Gagliardi, Shirley Goodell (in memoriam), Betsy Wheeler, and Dr. Joan Ortega-Cowan.
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