Jeffrey Dan Sollender | Concertmaster Chair
Endowed Merit Scholarship
Dotti and Joel Sollender met in New York City in 1957 and built their life together providing their sons, Jeffrey and Jonathan, with culture, adventure and love. Jeffrey’s tragic passing in December 2002 at the age of 42 left a hole in the world around him. For Dotti and Joel, their mourning became a commitment to carrying on Jeffrey’s legacy of building the future. We are honored that they found in the San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory the perfect home for honoring their son.
When they decided to endow the Concertmaster Chair in Jeffrey’s name, Dotti and Joel saw Jeffrey’s legacy alive before them. They recognized the combination of excellence and independence that Jeffrey exemplified throughout his life in this important orchestral position. They also saw in the Youth Symphony the promise for a future that Jeffrey worked to create for the benefit of everyone.
Recipients of the Jeffrey Dan Sollender Concertmaster Chair Scholarship:
Lea Parseghian - 2021 | Carolyn Lee – 2011 |
Susan Lee - 2020 | Corrie Bunnell – 2010 |
Susan Lee - 2019 | Corrie Bunnell – 2009 |
Song (Amy) Lee - 2018 | Andy Leu – 2008 |
Erica Hwang – 2017 | Michael Shen – 2007 |
Erica Hwang & Daniel Rim – 2016 | Miren Edelstein – 2006 |
Sofia Hashemi-Asasi – 2015 | Michael Viscardi – 2005 |
Flora Li – 2014 | Lisa Kim – 2004 |
Jasmine Wang – 2013 | Sophia Arriga – 2003 |
Jarvis Chang – 2012 |
Additional Endowed Merit Scholarships
Jeffrey Dan Sollender | Concertmaster Chair
Maurice Kawashima | Associate Concertmaster Chair
John-Michael Brooks | First Assistant Principal Violin Chair
Auroraleigh Cohen | Second Assistant Principal Violin Chair
Marvin Levine | Principal Viola Chair
Inge Manes | Principal Bassoon Chair
Chelsea King | French Horn Chair
Carson Kemp Memorial Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Scholarship