Emma Troyer is a senior music education major from Sandusky, Ohio. As a student in the Ā鶹¾«Ń”Glauser School of Music, she has found a strong sense of community while preparing for a career in music education.
āĀ鶹¾«Ń”was always my top school, but I didnāt know if I could afford to come here,ā Emma said. āThese scholarships have really made that dream a reality and allowed me to attend.ā
Emma is a recipient of several scholarships, including The Dr. Rosemarie B. Manganello Music Education Scholarship, the Sara Stone Miller Endowment for Music Education and the Irene Beamer Scholarship, which was created through a bequest in the 1970s. These scholarships have allowed her to attend her top-choice school and have become even more meaningful because they reflect a shared belief in the importance of music education.
āMusic education is something I have always felt very passionate about,ā she said. āReceiving a scholarship, especially for this field, is something I really value. It feels like other people want to support music education in our schools.ā
During her time at Kent State, Emma has performed with the universityās Wind and Flute Ensembles, including a recent performance at the 2026 Ohio Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference, where music educators from across the state gathered.
To those considering supporting scholarships at Kent State, Emma offers a clear message: āIt can change a studentās life. Without scholarships, many students wouldnāt be able to follow their dreams and reach their full potential.ā
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