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THE TENTH ANNUAL B.A.S.S. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BANQUET

Was held at The Gustaf Anders Restaurant on August 6, 2000.  It was the most successful held thus far with a sold out house.  In fact, we had to turn away many people.  We've come a long way since awarding the scholarship outdoors and at a home!  We plan to give concerts at schools and introduce children to music.  We would also like to spotlight musicians deserving wider recongnition and we need funds to defray expenses so we hope that we can get donors and those funds are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

The six scholarship winners of the year 2000 event:

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JEFF COMBS

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YEDDA MARCELINO

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DONNAMARIE MOCNEY
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STACY de SANTIAGO

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GENEVA R. VISELLE

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RACHEL RODRIGUEZ

Esteemed Participants of the event were:

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Cathy Ann Laurie and daughter Angel perform Aloha! ceremony for Zita Carno, a supporter of B.A.S.S. for seven years, having donated her considerable talents to the event each year.  Planning to retire from the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra this Fall.   Carno announced her intent to move to Hawaii.  Florida is her target, now. Sarasota and the winter home for the Giants will be her backyard and a big interest for the longtime fan.

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Zita Carno (on right) is seen here with her friend Mimi. Ms. Zita played solo a collection of gypsy dances for her classical selection.  She played a heart rending version of Niama with Dr. Davis, who regrets not Recording it with her. Many in attendance were teary-eyed.

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Very popular with the audience, The Trio led by Yonaton Elkayam (center) on bass, Randy Ingram (right) on piano, and Matt Glaser (left) on drums.  Yonaton expects to be in San Francisco shortly.
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The irrepressible Charles Owens, master of the woodwinds played a charming Duet with Dr. Art Davis on bass, Tin Tin Deo by Dizzy Gilespie.  Owens was on his way to the Thurmin Green event in LA at the Musicians Union.

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Headliner, The One and Only Mr. Steve Allen (middle), seen here with B.A.S.S. host Dr. Art Davis (right) and his son Kimaili. (left).  Mr. Allen played a selection of classical standards with Dr. Davis on bass.  Allen spoke breifly on the need to elevate the spoken word in entertainment, to take a higher road because, he pointed out, verbal abuse has terrible costs, and though it may be shocking, its not funny
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