CIVIC YOUTH INVITATIONAL BURSARY

A BURSARY FOR PROMISING YOUNG PERFORMERS

Due to the generosity of Dr. Gordon Hobson, the Board of Directors of the Orchestra was able, during the 2007-2008 season, to institute a bursary, to be awarded at the discretion of the Board, to a young musician who joined the orchestra and contributed to its continued growth and success. The bursary money is intended to be used to further the recipient's music studies.  

The first recipient of the  Bursary for Promising Young Performers was Katrina Gong.  Katrina is Principal Second Violin.

Future bursaries may be available for any chair in the orchestra (strings, winds, brass or percussion), and not necessarily for a principal position. Applicants must be under 25 years of age.

To apply, please provide the following information either by email to SallyClarkson@shaw.ca or by mail to the address on the Home page, adding "attention -- bursary" on the envelope:  

- full name
- date of birth
- mailing address
- home telephone, or other usual contact number
- email address
- instrument played, length of time spent studying that instrument, exams passed and certificates won
- name of teacher(s)
- a brief description of your musical ambitions and what you hope to gain by playing with the orchestra.
- your commitment to comply with the expectations of the orchestra and perform as a regular member for the complete season.

Tax-deductible donations to enable the orchestra to expand this bursary program will be gratefully received.