DTMA - updated for 2025 applications

DAVID TONKONOGUI MEMORIAL AWARD ("DTMA")

David Tonkonogui (6/4/58 - 10/29/03)

In 2005, Music of Remembrance ("MOR") established the David Tonkonogui Memorial Award in memory of our beloved friend and inspiring colleague, cellist David Tonkonogui. Through this award for young musicians, we recognize the musical and spiritual values that David Tonkonogui expressed through his music and his life.

We are excited to announce that MOR has expanded the DTMA. We are now offering two separate scholarships. The Junior DTMA is for middle school and high school students, and the Senior DTMA is for college/conservatory students.
Congratulations to Rachel Jung and Tom Wang, 2025 recipients of the Junior DTMA!
Congratulations to Eliana Cobbs, 2025 recipient of the Senior DTMA!

The Junior DTMA: Spring 2026 – Deadline APRIL 15, 2026

Who is eligible for the Junior DTMA? Students in middle school or high school at the time of their application and who reside in Washington State are eligible. DTMA applications can be downloaded HERE. Two letters of recommendation, a short essay and an audio sample or video of 10 minutes or less must also be submitted. Send applications to: info@musicofremembrance.org. The subject line of your email must say "DTMA Application."

The Senior DTMA: Fall 2026 - Details to be announced

Who is eligible for the Senior DTMA? Students majoring in music performance, and who are enrolled in a college, conservatory or university located within the State of Washington are eligible. Prior recipients of the DTMA are not eligible to apply. Senior DTMA applications can be downloaded from this website when available. Two letters of recommendation, a short essay and a video of 10 minutes or less must also be submitted. Send applications to: info@musicofremembrance.org. The subject line of your email must say "DTMA Application."

Click here to watch a video with previous recipients talking about the award. Below are the previous DTMA recipients.