Choral awards and scholarships

Choral awards and scholarships are funded by TEMPO through its fundraising activities throughout the year. Applicants must have participated in Conestoga’s choral program.

Instrumental awards and scholarships 

These are funded by the Anton F Kiehner Fund and applicants must have participated in a curricular activity such as the orchestra, concert band, any of the instrumental ensembles or marching band. 

Dr. Anton F. Kiehner was a longtime music director at Conestoga who was beloved by students and parents alike. When he retired from teaching, many families came together to create this fund. Through good stewardship over the decades, the fund continues to bestow awards and scholarships to graduating seniors continuing their instrumental endeavors past high school. Dr. Kiehner's impact cannot be overstated. When he passed away in the winter of 2026 his family asked that those inclined to send flowers instead make a contribution to the Anton F Kiehner Fund. The outpouring was beautiful. Former students sent  letters expressing gratitude for Dr. Kiehner's devotion to both music and his students. 

Eligibility Requirements to Apply for Awards or Scholarships

To be eligible to apply for an award a student must be a senior and plan to make music or musical theatre a part of their college experience, without necessarily majoring in those fields (e.g., an expectation of participating in an a cappella choir, ensembles, musical productions, marching band, etc.). Students must be in good standing as defined by the Conestoga and/or Tredyffrin/Easttown School District administration. Also, recipients’ families must be TEMPO members and have paid their membership dues.

To be eligible to apply for a scholarship a student must plan to major in music, musical theatre, music education, or a related music-centered field at university. Students must be in good standing as defined by the Conestoga and/or Tredyffrin/Easttown School District administration. Also, recipients’ families must be TEMPO members and have paid their membership dues.

Please note that participation in extra-curricular activities such as ‘Stoga Music Theatre, or ‘Stoga Theatre (including cast and crew) are not qualifications in and of themselves for either a Choral or an Instrumental scholarship or award.