The TAP Foundation, in partnership with the family of Dr. Leroy Barton, Jr., is pleased to announce the inaugural Dr. Leroy Barton, Jr. for the Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser.  Dr. Leroy Barton, Jr. was an educator, administrator, mentor to his students, and a prolific musician.  He played all woodwind instruments across diverse genres of music and with multi-talented entertainers and performers. Dr. Barton was a versatile soloist, ensemble member, clinician, and conductor who had a wide range of performing experiences. He served as a Professor at the University of the District of Columbia’s (UDC), until his passing in 2022.  Dr. Barton was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and believed in providing service in his community.  He was an alumnus of Howard University, a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Pi Chapter, a dedicated member of Morning Star Baptist Church, and a Veteran (he served in the United States Marine Corps and the Army National Guard).    

This Scholarship was envisioned to honor Dr. Barton’s memory, his profound impact on his family, friends, students, the world of music, and to provide financial support for students planning to attend college to major in the performing arts.  Once funded, scholarships will be awarded annually.

To benefit the scholarship fund, an exciting event featuring a fabulous brunch buffet, live music, silent auction, and vendors is planned for Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the DoubleTree Annapolis Hotel, 210 Holiday Court, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.  The cost is as follows:  Individual Tickets are $125.00 per person, VIP Table (10) = $1,000, Sponsorship levels are $250, $500, $750, and $1000.  Vendor fees are $100 for a table and two chairs.  You can also make a direct donation to the scholarship online.  Please designate Dr. Barton to ensure propert creedit. 

You can purchase your tickets online, but please add the fee ($4.43) to the total ticket purchase price ($129.43).  

PAYMENT OPTIONS for TICKETS, DONATIONS to the SCHOLARSHP FUND, and SPONSORSHIP:

CASHAPP:  $TAPFOUNDATION - Please insert “Dr. Barton” on memo line to ensure proper payment.  

CASHAPP:  $DHayesBarton - Please insert "Dr. Barton" on the memoline to ensure proper payment. 

ZELLE:  (410) 926-2972

ONLINE:  https://tap-foundation-inc.square.site/   https://www.tap-foundation.com/events.html

MAIL: Mail your check (payable to the TAP Foundation) for your Tickets, VIP Tables, Direct Donations to the Scholarship, Sponsorship levels, and Vendor Fees to: The TAP Foundation, P.O. Box 9393, Catonsville, MD 21228.

Questions:  BARTONSCHOLAR@GMAIL.COM

Thank you for your support of this phenomenal event.