(Annapolis, MD—April 24, 2026)
Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM), a nonprofit organization that supports professional Annapolis-area musicians and music programs for youth, has awarded its annual Tim King Music Performance Scholarship of $5,000 to Broadneck High School senior Ferris Kimberly. This fall, Mr. Kimberly will enroll as a freshman at Shenandoah University, where he will be pursuing a degree in music production and recording technology.
Mr. Kimberly’s instrumental focus is on the guitar; however, he is also an accomplished bass player, drummer and singer. As an Apex Arts student through all four years of high school, and Tri-M for the last two years, he is an excellent performer, demonstrating instrument versatility and acumen. He has been described as a mentor to younger students and a team player, forming bands with other musicians and arranging the music. His instructor described Mr. Kimberly as a “highly motivated music student . . . [taking on] a prominent leadership role in the class . . . and a natural leader in our music program.”
Mr. Kimberly described how the pandemic provided an opportunity for him to become more productive on the guitar. He feels comfortable performing in large venues, and plans to continue performing after graduation, recognizing that there is a need for financial stability during the pursuit of music as a career.
This is the scholarship’s ninth year. Scholarship candidates were evaluated on several criteria—including their participation in high school music performance groups, volunteer community-based music opportunities, private lessons, a videoed performance piece, and an essay—to assess their commitment to pursuing music performance academically. “Tim King was a significant member of the Annapolis music scene, and we are thrilled to honor his legacy annually by awarding this scholarship to a deserving and talented young musician. We congratulate Ferris and will follow his career with great interest,” says AMFM Vice-President Carolyn Krohn.
AMFM was created to provide emergency financial relief to professional Annapolis musicians who cannot work due to sickness, injury, or any other circumstance leaving them unable to perform. It also fosters the next generation of musicians in the Annapolis area through its scholarship and award programs. AMFM raises funds through donations and music events that showcase local professional talent.