Six Grade student from Lincoln Middle School Caroline Ho, who tied for first place in the Middle School Instrumental Division, performs Sonata in C Major Op.43 #2, 1st Movement on the Cello during the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica's 62nd Annual Music Scholarship Awards at the Sheraton Delfina Hotel on Thursday, June 16, 2011.
 
Students from Santa Monica and Malibu Middle Schools and High Schools competed for 24 awards, consisting of an Instrumental Category and a Vocal Category. First through fourth place were awarded in both categories for 6th through 8th grades, 9th & 10th grades and 11th & 12th grades. All groups are adjudicated by professional judges in their field. The first place winners in each category performed for all those attending the luncheon.

Students, their parents, and SMMUSD music department teachers and accompanists attended a luncheon given by the Santa Monica Kiwanis Club on Wednesday, June 17th, in which the students received scholarships and certificates of merit.

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