Robie Ricci, L’Aquila District Announcement Scholarship to Six Children

Agatha Masotti, Marta Basi, Adele Cherry and Margherita Pieri (Contradaiole dell’Aquila); Brando Pin (contradiola del Nicchio): Elena Tognazzi (contradiola del Drago): six young musicians awarded scholarships organized in memory of Roberto Ricci.

This was reported in a press release by Nobile Contrada dell’Aquila. Twenty-one applications have been validated and for those who have received a scholarship, a contribution of 500 euros is provided for enrollment for the following year at the Franci Conservatoire.

Five scholarships were awarded by Nobile Contrada dell’Aquila and Circolo il Rostro and one by 80’Febbre.

“We congratulate the winners and all other candidates for confirming by their participation in the competition their willingness to devote themselves to the study of music, which has always been the privileged language of our dear and unforgettable Roberto,” said Prior Francesco. Squillace and President of the Cultural Heritage Commission Giampiero Chito

The awarding of the scholarships will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the premises of the Museum Nobile Contrada dell’Aquila (after the contrada baptismal ceremony) in the presence of the rector, vicars, captain, seat and all residents of the district.