Effingham Community Orchestra awarded its first Academic Scholarships. The 2011 recipients are Tyler Beale, Christina Hillman and Rachel Miles.

To be eligible to apply for the annual academic scholarship, an individual must have been a member in good standing of Effingham Community Orchestra for a minimum of two uninterrupted years.

The orchestra is now accepting musicians. Individuals interested in receiving information about Orchestra membership may call 826-5300, ext. 25, visit the Web site at  www.effinghamcommunityorchestra.org, or send an email to effinghamcommunityorchestra@windstream.net.