05/05/2026
The Presser Foundation established the Undergraduate Scholar Award to celebrate students, selected by music faculty, who have achieved a high level of musical and academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community.
We are pleased to announce that this year’s recipient is Patrick Sheeley. Patrick will soon be a graduate of Bradley University. Majoring in Music Business, Patrick has excelled in his studies and been a leader among his peers. An accomplished and versatile musician, Patrick has performed at Bradley University both as a pianist and singer, as a member of the Bradley Jazz Ensemble, the Bradley Chorale, Bradley Vocal Jazz, and as one of the original members of Kaboom Box. He also performs frequently in the community at churches, nursing homes, and regularly at Bay Leaf Restaurant.
Patrick has served as the President of the Bradley Ambassadors of Music, and was a winner of the Bradley Concerto-Aria Competition. He is currently in California as part of the Hollywood Semester, where he is interning at Producer Labs. He will graduate this month from Bradley Summa Cum Laude.
Please join us in offering our congratulations to the 2025-26 Presser Scholar, Patrick Sheeley.
