The Lea Courington Scholarship
This bi-annual program benefits local youth who show outsized talent and commitment to the classical music arts. Every other year, Friends of WRR awards The Lea Courington Scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Distributed over a four-year college career, this $20,000 grant enables the recipient to focus on music and bring that talent into organizations in the arts of North Texas. The Friends of WRR proudly partners with the Dallas Winds to promote and award this prestigious prize.
For more information on scholarship application, contact Todd Toney of the Dallas Winds at todd@dallaswinds.org.
Our Current Lea Courington Scholars
victor velez
A decorated clarinetist. Victor is the 2026 Commerce HS valedictorian, a 4-time Texas All State Band member, and a GDYO Concerto Competition winner. He is pursuing a degree in music performance and plans to share his gift as a mentor to young music students.
Nicole Johnson
A prize-winning clarinetist. Nicole is from McKinney, TX and will be studying music performance and education at her college.
lorien britt
A flutist. Lorien is from Dallas where she played with the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra for three years before attending the Manhattan School of Music where she studies with Linda Chesis.