Nelson Edward Powell
Memorial Music Scholarship 

The Nelson Edward Powell Memorial Music Scholarship is to honor Mr. Nelson “Edd” Powell and his dedication to the music students in Cabarrus County. In 1984 Mr. Powell became the band director at Central Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC. Through his love of music and teaching, he reshaped the CCHS Band into a nationally known program. From 1991 until his retirement, Mr. Powell taught at several middle schools in Concord, NC sharing his passion for music and teaching with hundreds of students every day. He retired from Hickory Ridge Middle school, and during his time there, helped to build and shape the Hickory Ridge High School band program. Through the gift of music, Mr. Powell influenced many young lives and created memories to last a life time. He shaped the career of Mr. White, and countless other directors, through his mentorship and friendship. His legacy to the Harrisburg and Concord communities will continue to be felt in the years ahead. 

A one-time scholarship will be given to one senior at Central Cabarrus High School and one senior at Hickory Ridge High School who has participated in the music programs at their schools for at least three years.