Memorial Gifts
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory is honored to preserve the legacy of Carson Kemp and Jim Bunnell.

Carson Kemp Memorial Fund

May 14, 1990 – April 29, 2007

In the Spring of 2007, the San Diego Youth Symphony family lost violinist Carson Kemp. She was a vibrant and social sixteen year-old who shared her beautiful smile with everyone. Carson displayed her musical talents as a member of Symphony Orchestra and the Philharmonia. Carson was also the Concertmaster of the University City High School Orchestra, excelled academically and loved sports. In addition to all of her achievements, Carson will best be remembered for her beauty, grace and her ability to spread joy.

In Carson 's memory, her mother has established the "Carson Kemp Memorial Fund" to provide annual scholarship support to a student in the Youth Symphony who demonstrates Carson 's leadership skills and shares in Carson 's love of music, academics and sports.

HELP PRESERVE CARSON'S MEMORY WITH A DONATION TO HER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Jim Bunnell Memorial Gifts

November 2, 1957 – November 29, 2007

All of us at San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory mourn the passing of Jim Bunnell. Jim was a Lt. Commander in the US Navy with 27 years of service as a photo officer in the Combat Camera Command. Jim and his wife Julie have made music an important part of their children's lives. All five, Keren, Kimberly, Corrie, Cara, and Ross, are string players enrolled in the SDYS orchestra programs and perform regularly as a chamber ensemble. The Bunnell family asks that donations in Jim's memory be designated for scholarships at SDYS.

HELP PRESERVE JIM'S MEMORY WITH A DONATION TO SUPPORTYOUTH SYMPHONY SCHOLARSHIPS