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�黨�ǿ�mv’s Visual & Performing Arts Department has named Madelyn Ostenson as its 2023 Outstanding Musician of the Year. ��

The St. Joseph resident and 2020 Lakeshore High School graduate spent two years as a member of LMC’s vocal chamber choir, SoundWaves, studied voice, guitar, and piano, and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honors program. Ostenson graduated from LMC in May with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Music.��

“Madelyn is such a great student who is always very positive,” LMC Music Faculty Robert Lunn said. “She works extremely hard at her craft and made a lot of progress during her time here. She is very deserving of this award and has a bright future in music!”��

Ostenson, who was awarded a $10,000 scholarship, plans to attend Western Michigan University in the Fall to work towards a bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy. After graduation, she hopes to find a position close to home working with children.��

“I have been working with children since I was a teenager and love making a difference in their lives,” she said. “Music has always been a huge part of my life and I love the fact that I can use my talents and passion for music to make a difference in people's lives both mentally and physically.”��

Ostenson added that she is both humbled and grateful to be named LMC’s 2023 Outstanding Musician of the Year.��

“I am so lucky to have been a part of the music department at LMC and so thankful to all of my fellow classmates and to my professors for helping me succeed and flourish as a musician and as a person,” she said. “I loved how everyone in the music building was like a family and how encouraging we all were for one another. I am going to miss being a Red Hawk!”��

The Outstanding Musician of the Year award has been a department honor since 1975.��

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