Sylvia Perry was an outstanding pioneer of music education. In 1945, she co-founded Peripole Inc., a fledgling music company which has since grown to provide musical instruments for classrooms and homes across the US. Mrs. Perry’s dedication to music education in the Willamette Valley was of the highest degree. In her honor, OMEA District 4 awards $1000 annually to a graduating senior who plans to study Music Education in college.
Please complete every section of the application and compile all requested documents, including a letter of recommendation and HS transcript.
Submit the online form or email chair@omead4.com with ALL necessary documents attached. Any incomplete submissions will NOT be accepted.
OMEA D4 Board will review the applications and make their selection by the end of June of the reward year. Recipient will be contacted via email.
2025 - Clara from West Salem HS
2024 - Gemanereida from North Salem HS
2023 - Melanee from Silverton HS
2022 - Hannah from McNary HS
2021 - Miguel from Silverton HS
2020 - Leo from Sprague HS
2019 - Brandon from South Salem HS
Last Updated: 6/16/26