James Lamb Memorial Scholarship

In loving memory of James Lamb, who passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 25th, 2026, his family wished for the James Lamb Memorial Scholarship to be established in his honor. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support this fund.

This scholarship serves as a tribute to James' enduring spirit, providing an aspiring musician the opportunity to attend the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Harmony University program. By contributing to this fund, you are directly supporting the education and growth of passionate individuals who share James’s everlasting love for vocal harmony and the art of barbershop singing.

James’ love for a cappella harmony was infectious, leaving an indelible mark on all those fortunate enough to know him. His steadfast support for the Barbershop Harmony Society's mission continues to inspire us and will continue to long after his passing. We will dearly miss his incredible devotion, intense love, and immeasurably joyful spirit.

James’ family would like to express their appreciation for your generous donations.

Your generous donation to the James Lamb Memorial Scholarship directly impacts the lives of dedicated singers. By alleviating financial barriers, you help ensure that a talented, passionate individual can access the unparalleled educational experience offered at Harmony University. Your contribution will help shape the future of Barbershop Harmony, allowing aspiring musicians to learn, grow, and carry forward the torch of love for harmony that James embodied.

Use the donation box to donate securely by credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Android Pay, Klarna, or PayPal.

2% Cover the Fee

To donate by check (and avoid electronic processing fees):

  • Make payable to Philadelphia Chapter, SPEBSQSA

  • In the memo section, write “for James Lamb Memorial Scholarship”

  • Mail to:

Philadelphia Chapter, SPEBSQSA
C/O Will Kushto
114 Flagstaff Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115

Rittenhouse Sound is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law.

2026 James Lamb Memorial Scholarships have been announced!

Applications for 2026 were open to singers, 30 years of age and under, from within the M-AD District of BHS. A three-person panel reviewed applications and selected Ryan DeStefano (Rittenhouse Sound, True North Chorus) as the winner of the inaugural, open-competitive round. Congratulations, Ryan!

In addition, thanks to the generous number of donations in James’ honor, discretionary 2026 scholarships have been awarded to Rittenhouse Sound applicants Evan McClelland and Patrick Balingit.

Ryan, Evan, and Patrick thank you!

Visit this page again for updates on ways to honor James’ memory!