Category Archives: DIVA founder Stanley Kay

Congratulations to Maya Stepansky and Nick Kepron, winners of this year’s Stanley Kay Scholarship. Check back for photos and bios of these two talented young artists. Visit the Stanley Kay Scholarship page for information on the program, how to donate, and … Continue reading →

Liuba Miranosava is the winner of the 2014 Stanley Kay Scholarship. She attended COTA CampJazz. Liuba is an honor roll student at Stroudsburg High School. She is a member of the Pocono Youth Orchestra and the Stroudsburg Marching Band. Liuba’s … Continue reading →

Dick Cully has shared some wonderful video of conversation between himself, Stanley, and Brent Proctor. As Dick says, the videos are a rare opportunity to hear “stories you’ve never heard before from a man who knew Mr. Rich better than … Continue reading →

Merlin Joseph, Jr. is a born musician. Merlin started playing drums at age 2, when his Little Tike drum was his favorite toy. He has since grown to become a master of percussion instruments with a passion for the drum … Continue reading →

Read a beautiful essay about Stanley Kay, written by Eric Ashby (son of Marty Ashby, Executive Producer of MCG Jazz in Pittsburgh)

Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra present The Stanley Kay Series: three of DIVA’s most popular arrangements, now available for your ensemble to play. Visit the DIVA arrangements for sale page for samples and ordering.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, mentor, and friend Stanley Kay. Please visit Stanley’s page to read about him, view pictures, sign the guestbook, and donate to a scholarship fund in his name.