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Whiz Kid: Sam Boswell Receives Scholarship to Music Institute
Sam Boswell, who has played the tuba since sixth grade, was recently awarded a scholarship to attend the Music Institute at Rhode Island College.
This week, we spotlight Portsmouth High School musician Sam Boswell as Portsmouth Patch's Whiz Kid of the Week.
Name: Sam Boswell, 14
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Accomplishment: Sam recently received a talent scholarship to attend the Music Institute at Rhode Island College.
Key to Awesomeness: Sam has played the tuba since sixth grade. He was selected to the Rhode Island All State Orchestra and Symphonic Band during seventh and eighth grades. He plays first chair tuba in the Rhode Island Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Junior Wind Ensemble.
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In the fall, he will join the Portsmouth High’s marching band in addition to his work with the Philharmonic.
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