Pat Brown was the 2023 Scholarship Gala’s honoree in recognition of her dedication to the Festival and support of student scholarship.

"Seldom does one find a person as dedicated to education and the arts as Pat Brown. Following a prolific, distinguished career in publishing and journalism in New York City, Pat and her late husband, John, became central to Midcoast philanthropy as permanent Brunswick residents. The Festival has benefited from their timely arrival, as Pat quickly latched onto this organization as an enthusiastic supporter, volunteer, and “resident” of seat L13 in Studzinski Recital Hall. Pat has continually given her time, talent, and treasure to the Festival and its students. As founder of this annual Gala (constructed during Matt Herrick’s tenure), a regular student scholarship sponsor, a board member since 2008, an Encore Society member, and one who never misses a performance during each six-week season, Pat’s influence on, and presence at, the Festival is ubiquitous.

Pat has done more to support the student scholarship program at the Festival than many of us realize. As part of her dogged determination to create and develop this Gala, our scholarship program now provides financial aid to 70% of enrolled students. We and all of “her students” are grateful to Pat for her quiet, focused devotion to the Festival, thus enabling so many talented musical scholars to study here. Bravo, collective huzzahs, and our heartfelt gratitude to you, Pat."

— Margy Burroughs

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