Mr. Rizza is a local, extremely talented musician and teacher who, in 1982, celebrated his 25th year of teaching. His colleagues honored him with this fund, which has a preference for music majors. He retired from the Wakefield public schools in 1991 but continues to give private lessons.
Scholarship Recipients
2025
- Natalie Chankhour — Gordon College
2024
- Olga Kaminsky — New England Conservatory of Music
2023
- Christina Joseph — Temple University