Doug Burris Scholarship

Clark “Doug” Burris Rock Ensemble Scholarship

This scholarship is named for the late Doug Burris, Hall of Fame member and founder of Beach High’s famous Rock Ensemble. Miami Beach High music teacher, Doug Burris, became a father figure to generations of students through his teachings of rock ‘n’ roll. His legacy of inspiring students was so profound that last year, the City of Miami Beach named the North Beach Bandshell stage the “Clark Douglas Burris Stage”. Notable alumni of his classes include familiar locals such as Rachel Goodrich, Deaf Poets’ Sean Wouters and Nicolas Espinosa, Alex Gimeno (AKA Ursula 1000), and Exposé’s Ann Curless. The ensemble has won accolades in national competitions and has earned a plaque from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where the group once performed.