Yamaha Corporation of America and the Madison Scouts are pleased to announce David Landoll and Jamie Vilseck as recipients of the inaugural Yamaha Music Educator’s scholarship.

Yamaha will annually award two $500 scholarships to ageing out corps members: one in the percussion section, and one in the brass section. Eligibility requirements include: demonstration of good citizenship and leadership skills, current enrollment in college, and pursuit of a degree in the field of music education, music performance, music business or other applicable music major or minor.David Landoll is a senior music education major at Duquesne University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. He recently fulfilled his student teaching requirement and will return in the spring to continue his studies on French horn and earn a minor in theology. In high school, he was a member of the Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra. David marched Glassmen in 2012, where he was recognized as ‘Most Improved’ horn line member, before marching mellophone with Madison Scouts in 2013 and 2014. Landoll said he chose Madison for the organization’s reputation for tradition and great work environment.“These last two summers have been the best of my life and have inspired me to dedicate my life to sharing what I’ve learned,” said Landoll. “I experienced first-hand the ‘good news’ that all people can find greatness in themselves and be part of something truly beautiful through the incredible power of good choices. I can’t wait to share this good news with my students.”Jamie Vilseck graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. in December 2014. Jamie grew up in the Dayton, Ohio area, where he attended DCI and WGI events as a high school student. He began to receive private percussive instruction from Nick Angelis in 2010, which influenced his decision to join Madison Scouts. He marched with Colts in 2011 and 2012, where he was battery section leader and center snare before moving to the Madison Scouts snare line in 2013 and 2014.“Music has become something fun for me, an expressive art, a way for me to give myself for others,” Vilseck said. “It is so awesome to me to see the variety of skills students have and the way that music can reach each and every student.”Jamie plans to spend the next several months instructing local drumlines, substitute teaching and seeking a position teaching band for the 2015-2016 school year. He would like to thank the Colts and Madison Scouts organizations and Yamaha for their support.