When a person dies, the mark the individual left on the world represents that individual's legacy. ... It is about the richness of the individual's life, including what that person accomplished and the impact he or she had on people and places. Ultimately, the story of a person's life reflects the individual's legacy.

Patricia P. Pineda touched the lives of countless people. There are students that she taught private voice lessons to, the students that were a part of the Pineda Conservatory for the past 25 years, all the alumni, parents and families, the Parish Community of First United Methodist Church in Scotch Plains that she served as their Music Minister, to the countless other lives in all of her communities that she has touched...her legacy is far reaching. 

We could think of no better way to honor her legacy than to have an annual memorial scholarship in her name.

Our mission is to provide support and encouragement for young artists in the community where Patricia Pineda spent years cultivating and nurturing young artists of all skills and artistry.

The Board:

Christopher Johnson, President

Valerie Pineda, Vice-President

Jennifer Love, Treasurer

Dylan Shelofsky, Secretary