2006 POINT SCHOLARS

Ceceilia Allwein

New England Conservatory of Music

Vocal Performance

Raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ceceilia experienced a problematic adolescence. She moved frequently, attending seven high schools and had a very abusive home life. When she came out as lesbian her church threatened to publicly expel her. Her family followed and abandoned Ceceilia, rendering her homeless. For the next two years, she depended on the generosity of others for food, shelter and education. 

Ceceilia left Indiana to study vocal performance and music theory at New England Conservatory of Music. In two years, Ceceilia maintained highest honors on the Dean’s List each semester while frequently performing as a guest soloist and collaborative musician. She volunteers in the Boston community, serves as a Resident Assistant, and leads the Conservatory’s Queer Performing Arts Alliance. Ceceilia’s goal is to take an increasingly active role in the performing arts community of Boston by exposing students to influential scholars and performers, fostering community for students who want to make a difference with their art and increasing visibility for performers advocating queer perspectives.