Scholarship Recipients

The Crystal Coast Choral Society scholarships are generally named in honor of or in memory of someone who has made a lasted impact on our community of singers.

Finley Woolston Honorary Scholarship

Finley Woolston became the Music Director for the Crystal Coast Choral Society in 1992. Thirty-three years later, he decided to retire.

In December 2025, after Finley's final CCCS Concert, a reception was held to celebrate and honor Finley's years of work. Several gifts were given to Finley including notification that we had established an Honorary Scholarship supported by the generous donations of the CCCS singers and community.

You can read more about Finley in the Music Director Emeritus section of the website.

Charlton Breeden Memorial Scholarship

Charlton Breeden was a long-time, much-loved member of the Crystal Coast Choral Society.

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Thanks to the generous donations of Greg & Cindy Erexson along with CCCS members, this scholarship will continue.

2026 Finley C. Woolston Honorary Scholarship

Kayleigh Heden

Croatan High School

Driven by a firsthand experience of how music education provides a sanctuary for self-discovery, this year’s scholarship recipient is dedicated to becoming a high school band director and a systemic advocate for the arts. She plans to pursue a Music Education major and Political Science minor at a North Carolina university, with future goals of earning a master’s in conducting and a doctorate in public policy. Beyond her aspirations as a drum major and elite performer, her true mission is to "illuminate" the path for the next generation—mastering professionalism and resourcefulness to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has a supportive environment where they can truly soar.