The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment is a non-profit California corporation founded in 1978 for the purpose of supporting local music organizations and the performing arts on a continuing basis. 100% of all funds raised by this organization are reinvested in the local community. To date, over $2,500,000 has been granted to deserving groups and individuals.
Throughout the year, the Sponsors of Musical Enrichment also is involved with the youth on a national basis. Being involved with Drum Corps International, we sponsor the Jim Ott National Scholarship at the Drum Corps International championship held in the month of August, as well as founded a local drum corps event, the Moonlight Classic Drum & Bugle Corps Show, which was the longest Drum & Bugle Corps show in the West!
The Sponsors of Musical Enrichment board members, President Mike Canote, and Secretary Rick Caccam award the Jim Ott Memorial High Brass Award to the Carolina Crown Drum & Bugle Corps at the 2026 Drum Corps International championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sponsors of Musical Enrichment Board is proud to announce the winner of the 2026 Jim Ott Memorial Scholarship as Faith Okino, a member of Gold Drum & Bugle Corps.