Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pipestone School of Music, the educational branch of Cascadia, is fortunate to have a large endowment through the Christine Cherrington Memorial Scholarship fund to provide both merit scholarships and financial aid. We believe cost should never be a barrier to music education, and encourage all students to apply for these opportunities.

Financial Aid for Private Lessons

All students 18 and under studying with Pipestone Faculty, or a teacher remotely who meets our standards, are eligible for financial aide for private lessons. Financial aid is awarded for a full year of lessons, and asks that students maintain a consistent lesson and practice schedule. For an application, or more information about scholarships for remote lessons, please email cascadiamusiceducation@gmail.com.

2025 Cherrington Competition in the news!- Methow Valley News Article Link

Cherrington Merit Competition

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners:

1st Place: Emilia Rotstan, age 11, violin

2nd Place: Ace Rickabaugh, age 11, guitar

3rd Place: Baker Smith, age 17, piano

 Email cascadiamusiceducation@gmail.com for more information.