The David Tinkoff Mandolin Scholarship

is presented in memory of our late staff member. The scholarship consists of 12 private lessons, a frame-able certificate and their name on the trophy. The trophy has yet to be designed.

The first presentation will be in February of 2008 to a player of any 4 or 8-stringed instrument who demonstrates a true love of the instrument.

David Tinkoff worked at the Folklore Centre as 'gate-keeper', evening watchman and maintenance guy for many years. His strong tenor voice and studied mandolin playing made him a sought-after picker in the bluegrass world.

David was hit by a car across from the Folklore Centre on his way to work. He never recovered and died a year later.