Jim Stanard is HLOC's Founding Director and Professor Emeritus from

Humboldt State University. In his 34 years in our community he taught

hundreds of voice students and directed over 90 productions with HLOC and HSU. His students are performing and teaching in all corners of the

United States. A tenor and composer, Stanard now conducts the Glacier

Symphony Chorale in Montana where he and his wife Jeana, "retired."

Dr. Stanard has received several awards in the arts including one from the Humboldt Arts Council. In 1998, upon retiring from HLOC as Artistic Director, he was awarded a Certificated of Special Recognition from the United States Congress for his leadership and dedication in maintaining the highest standard of excellence in the performing arts.

This scholarship has been established to encourage young people in their vocal studies by helping them to purchase much needed vocal books.  Scholarship awards are open to those who are studying voice either privately or in the school setting and who are between the ages 16 and 25. The scholarships are award in the Spring time each year.

Anyone interested in contributing to this fund may do so by sending your

tax-deductible contribution to HLOC, 1482 Buttermilk Lane, Arcata, CA

95521.  Please note on your check that the donation is to be used for the

Stanard Scholarship.

2009 Award Winners

Sarah Bensinger, Essie Bertain, Rachael Fales, Chris Hatcher

2008 Award Winners

Margaret Noe, Rosie O'Leary, Kevin Richards, Fiona Ryder