Press Release:

The Scottsdale Community College Music Department presents its annual Music Showcase Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 at the school’s Performing Arts Center. For the fourth year, legendary jazz musician and singer George Benson will be on hand to present the scholarship named in his honor to a top SCC music student.

The evening, which is free and open to the public, features the music department’s best student and faculty performers as soloists, in duets and in combos.

Last year, Mr. Benson made some brief remarks and performed a song with an SCC combo.

The George Benson Honorary Scholarship recipient will receive $1,500 to be used for his or her studies at SCC.

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Congratulations to this year’s recipient SCC student and trumpet player Noah Simpson on winning the George Benson Honorary Scholarship.

Each year, the Scottsdale Community College Music Department presents its annual Music Showcase and grants the George Benson Honorary Scholarship.

This year’s visit by Mr. Benson marks the third year he’s been on campus to present the scholarship named in his honor.