AWC Presents Holiday Concerts, Boosts Scholarships and Community Access
Arizona Western College staged two free concerts in November that showcased student musicians and raised funds for visual and performing arts scholarships. The events brought campus arts programming to Yuma and La Paz county residents, reinforcing local access to cultural opportunities and student support.
Arizona Western College hosted two concerts on its Yuma campus in mid November, drawing community members to performances that combined student talent with scholarship fundraising. The AWC Jazz Ensemble performed "Blue November" on Wednesday November 19 at 7 00 p.m. in the AWC Theater, and the AWC Community Band presented "Holiday Flourishes" on Monday November 24 at 7 00 p.m. in the 3C Schoening Conference Center.
Both concerts were free and open to the public, with donations accepted to benefit AWC Visual and Performing Arts scholarships. Student soloists and ensembles were featured in the programs, highlighting the department's role in developing local artistic skills and providing performance experience for music students. The college's release noted that contact information for Dr. Shawn Pollard is available for residents seeking more details.
The events illustrate Arizona Western College's ongoing commitment to community facing arts programming that serves audiences across Yuma and La Paz counties. By offering no cost admission, the college reduced barriers to attendance for families and individuals who might otherwise be priced out of live performances. Donations collected at these concerts provide a direct channel for community members to support students pursuing studies in music and the arts.
From an institutional perspective, AWC's approach ties cultural programming to student support. Scholarship fundraising during performances channels community interest into tangible aid for students, while the inclusion of student performers helps the college fulfill its educational mission. For local residents, these concerts represent both entertainment and an opportunity to engage with higher education offerings in the region.
Sustained community engagement with campus arts can influence local policy discussions about public support for cultural programming and higher education. Continued attendance and donations will affect the scale of scholarship assistance available to future students. Residents seeking further information about AWC Visual and Performing Arts events and scholarship opportunities were directed to the college release for contact details.
