Ava Lamb awarded the 2023 Carolyn Reid Ogden piano scholarship from the Utah Music Foundation
Ava Lamb
May 14, 2023
Salt Lake City, UT — Utah Music Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing scholarships to musical students from Utah communities, is thrilled to announce Ava Lamb as the recipient of the 2023 Carolyn Reid Ogden piano scholarship. Ava is a 2023 graduate of North Sanpete High School in Mount Pleasant, Utah and will be attending Snow College this fall.
Ava Lamb has always loved music, but her love for the piano is something she deeply cherishes. She has played the piano for 13 years, and has participated in National Music Associations Piano festival for 12 years earning straight superiors as well as her 60pt cup this year. Ava has been very involved with her school's music department. She has been the pianist for the jazz band all four years, a member of the percussion ensemble for two, and a member of the choir for three, acting as the alto section leader two of those. Ava is a student body officer at her school and has enjoyed every opportunity to represent her school at multiple music-related activities.
“To the family of Carolyn Reid, I would just like to say thank you. When I came across this scholarship and read the biography, I just felt like I needed to apply. I felt like I could relate a lot to her music experiences a lot as I've participated in many similar ones. Carolyn sounded like such a wonderful lady, and I am honoured that I have been chosen to be a recipient of her love of the piano.”
This $500 scholarship was awarded based on the applicant’s involvement in piano, a recorded performance, and a brief essay. This short essay invites students to reflect on piano has influenced their lives and how they will be involved in piano going forward.
This scholarship is made possible through generous contributions from the family and friends of Carolyn Reid Ogden. The creation of a piano scholarship in her name is a fitting tribute to her life's work and a testament to the immeasurable impact she had on those around her.
To view prior year scholarship recipients, please visit the Utah Music Foundation website.
For more information, please contact: info@utahmusicfoundation.org
About Carolyn Reid Ogden
Carolyn Reid Ogden spent her life uplifting others through music, education, and generosity. Carolyn was born and raised in Manti, Utah. She attended Snow College and graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She married C. Paul Ogden and had three children, nine grand children and six great grandchildren.
Carolyn’s exceptional talent as a pianist and chorister, coupled with her passion for education, made her a shining example of dedication and excellence in the world of music. She was involved in vocal groups, piano solos and accompanying different musical groups from high school through Snow College and beyond. Her many contributions to the Utah music community include: pianist for the Manti High School dance band, the pianist Snow College Dance band, Ward primary chorister, South Ogden Stake Primary chorister, T.O. Smith Elementary school choir (14 years), Koosharem Elementary school choir, organist in the Manti and Nauvoo temples, and Mesa Valley Estates choir and pianist. Her favorite quote- “Thank you for the music, the songs they’re singing, thanks for all the joy they’re bringing! Who can live without it, I ask in all honesty?” - Abba
Carolyn was also a gifted educator. Carolyn was a school teacher in the Provo City School District and Ogden City School District. She specialized in Kindergarten-Third grade. She shared her love of music with the students she taught and organized children’s choirs wherever she went.
Carolyn was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in multiple capacities, including: Nauvoo temple missionary April to November 2011, 14 years at the Manti temple, organist – in multiple wards, church literacy missionary, family history library and more.
Carolyn Reid Ogden left her mortal journey on January 7, 2023 in St. George. She was with loved ones when she departed peacefully for her next adventure.
About Utah Music Foundation
Founded in 2018, the Utah Music Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students in Utah reach their musical and academic potential. Utah Music Foundation offers scholarships to musical high school students to help alleviate the financial burden of their college education. In 2020, more than 65 students representing over 25 high schools from 10 counties in Utah applied for available scholarships. Utah Music Foundation is recognized by the IRS as a public charity with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status. Visit www.UtahMusicFoundation.org for more information.