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Noah Reimer had no idea that taking violin lessons as a child would change the course of his education.
Those lessons sparked an interest in music that continued to develop throughout his childhood. Even so, Reimer came to the University of Nebraska at Kearney with the goal of pursuing aviation.
Ultimately, with the support of his family, Reimer decided to continue following his passion for music.
“When I was applying for colleges, I was planning on doing aviation,” Reimer said. “My mom pushed me to apply for music scholarships so I could continue music as well.”
Reimer, a music performance major at UNK, shares his love for music today by teaching private lessons to children during the week. It’s the same way that he discovered the value of music at a young age. Studying at UNK also has allowed Reimer to expand his network and learn from professionals.
“My violin instructor has really helped with private lessons as well as learning how to be a better musician,” Reimer said.
Without being offered scholarship opportunities through the College of Arts and Sciences, Reimer would never have had the chance to further develop his talents and share that knowledge with younger generations.
“… It was really impactful, and I don’t know where I’d be right now without it,” he said.
Reimer believes music plays a vital role in a child’s development. It showed him what dedication can do in life and improved his math skills.
“We need music teachers in the world. Even if kids aren’t musicians when they grow up, practicing music when they’re younger helps out with all areas of their life, and they become more accomplished later on,” Reimer said.
In the future, Reimer wants to continue giving back to his community through the arts. He hopes to continue showing what is possible when someone believes in your talents.
“It’s helped me pass on music skills to new students … I want to repay donors by passing on the music skills to a new generation.”
To help future generations create an impact like Noah Reimer, please consider supporting the UNK Fund – College of Arts and Sciences Student Scholarships today.
