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Junior Funding

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General

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN
Offers practical advice and counselling to parents of children with outstanding intelligence and/or creative capacity. Family membership £27 (waived in cases of need).
Contact address: Elder House, Milton Keynes, MK9 1LR.
Email: nagc@rmplc.co.uk Website: www.rmplc.co.uk/orgs/nagc/index.html

THE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INFORMATION SERVICE
Advises parents about possible charities which may be able to help with fees for musically gifted children or with cost of purchasing instruments.
Correspondent: Mrs. J. Crawford, 62 Park Lane, Norwich, NR2 3EF

THE PRINCE’S TRUST
Music Network - Opportunities for disadvantaged young people aged 14-25 to develop their music, by giving access to training, recording opportunities and support for live performance. Help also given through residential personal development programme. Professional music tuition and help in moving into work for unemployed 18-25 year-olds. Development awards and start-up loans available.
Contact Tel: 0800 842 842 Website: www.princes-trust.org.uk

THE SNOWDON AWARD SCHEME
Grants for physically disabled students, studying further, higher education or training at UK college or university, aged 17-25. Awards between £250 and £2,000 p.a. (max. 2 yrs.)
Contact: Nicky Allison & Laura Hanlon, 22 City Business Centre, 6 Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 5BB. Tel: 01403 211252 Fax: 01403 271553 Email: snowaward@aol.com Website: www.members.aol.com/snowaward

WHITE ROSE CHILDREN’S AID INTERNATIONAL CHARITY
Small grants of up to £3,000 offered to children and young people for assistance in education nationally and overseas. Contact: A. Wright, 23 Teesdale Road, Ridgeway, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S12 3XH.

Specialist Schools

BIRMINGHAM CONSERVATOIRE JUNIOR SCHOOL
First & second study tuition, also chamber music coaching, aural, theory, musicianship classes, orchestra, wind band, chamber choir and choir. Coaching available for GCSE and A level candidates and special features include ethnic and early music tuition. Entrance by competitive audition. Age range 3-19 year olds – Sat. mornings. Some scholarships and bursaries available. Audition fee.
Details: The Head of Junior School, Paradise Place, Birmingham, B3 3HG.
Tel: 0121 331 5905 Website: www.uce.ac.uk

BRIT SCHOOL
Dedicated to education and vocational training for performing arts, media and technologies that make performance possible. Admission at 14 (after National Curriculum Key Stage 3) and 16+ (after Key Stage 4/GCSE).
Contact: Roger Durston, Principal, 60 The Crescent, Croydon, CR0 2HN. Tel: 020 8665 5242
Fax: 020 8665 8676 Email: admin@brit.croydon.sch.uk Website: www.brit.croydon.sch.uk

CENTRE FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Specialist training on all orchestral instruments, recorder, guitar, piano, organ and singing for musically gifted children in London area. Full programme of ensemble/choral/musicianship training. Classes in jazz, Indian music, chamber music, chamber choir and chamber orchestra. Masterclass and recital programme. Pupils encouraged to participate in CYM Holiday Music Courses ranging from junior musicianship and instrumental courses to wind bands and orchestras, including London Schools Symphony Orchestra. Holiday Music Courses also open to non-members of CYM Saturday Centre. Operates on 32 Sats. of academic year. Open to pupils in full-time education in maintained sector, including Grant Maintained Status schools and City Technology Colleges, most pupils from inner London boroughs funded by local authority/school (in case of Grant Maintained Schools); others may be eligible to apply for trust funds.
Details: The Administrator, Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HT.
Tel: 020 7928 3844 Fax: 020 7928 3454 Email: info@cymlondon.demon.co.uk Website: www.cymlondon.demon.co.uk

CHETHAM’S SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Specialist education for musically gifted children between 8-18. HMC and fully co-educational. Admission at any age by musical audition. Audition fee £20. All UK entrants receive Government grants under the DFE Aided Pupil (Music & Ballet) Scheme.
Details: The Registrar, Long Millgate, Manchester, M3 1SB.
Tel: 0161 838 7243 Fax: 0161 839 3609 Email: chets@chethams.com Website: www.chethams.com

CHOIR SCHOOLS
44 choir schools nationwide.
Information: The Administrator, Choir Schools’ Association, The Minster School, Deangate, York, YO1 2JA.
Tel: 01904 624900 Fax: 01904 557232

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH MUSIC SCHOOL
Details: The Director of Music, Broughton High School, Carrington Road, Edinburgh, EH4 1EG.
Tel: 0131 332 7805 Fax: 0131 343 3296 Email: admin@broughtonhigh.edin.sch.uk

GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC & DRAMA JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Advanced training for 300 children and young people with exceptional musical ability wishing to remain within local environment. Age range 8-18. Special facilities in a Preparatory Course for 50 young string players aged 5-8 and Kindergarten course for children aged 4-5. Entry by audition or short Introductory Course for the Preparatory Course. Audition fee. Some students eligible for LEA awards and others considered for grants from trust funds or from Friends of the Guildhall School.
Details: The Junior School, Silk Street, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DT.
Tel: 020 7382 7160 Email: junior@gsmd.ac.uk Website: www.gsmd.ac.uk

LAKE DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC
Bursaries and scholarships to help students receive specialist instrument and chamber music training at junior, conservatoire and young professional level at this international summer school.
Contact: Andrew Lucas, Administrator, Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PU.
Tel: 01539 733411 Fax 01539 724441 Email: info@ldsm.org.uk

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC & MEDIA
(Faculty of Thames Valley University)
Offers a range of courses for talented young musicians of all ages, which include individual tuition in a full range of instruments, plus singing and composition. GCSE Music is also on offer together with AS a A Level Music and Music Technology.
Contact: Junior College, London College of Music & Media, Thames Valley University, St Mary's Road, Ealing, London W5 5RF. Tel: 020 8231 2168 Email: enquiries.lcmm@tvu.ac.uk Website: http://elgar.tvu.ac.uk

YEHUDI MENUHIN SCHOOL
Specialist tuition to enable musically gifted children to pursue and develop musical potential and achieve excellent standards of performance, plus broad education to GCSE and A level exams. 58 boys and girls aged 8-18. Audition fee £25. Address: Stoke d’Abernon, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3QQ.
Tel: 01932 864739 Email: menuhinschool@intonet.co.uk Website: www.brainsys.com/ymschool

MUSIC SCHOOL OF DOUGLAS ACADEMY
Details: The Head Teacher or Music Director, Mains Estate, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 7HL.
Tel: 0141 956 2281 Fax: 0141 956 1533

NATIONAL CHILDRENS' CHOIR OF GREAT BRITAIN
Open to children from 9-14. Two residentail courses a year. Auditions in October. Tel: 01264 365966
Email: cojack@theknappcottage.fsnet Website: www.nationalchildrenschoir.co.uk

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRA
Week-long residential courses held in school holiday periods providing intensive training in orchestral playing. Concerts in prestigious venues under well-known conductors. Open to talented instrumentalists aged 7-13. Entry fee £15. Auditions in Oct. Bursary funding available where needed.
Contact: The Administrative Secretary, National Childrens Orchestra, 84a Elm Tree Road, Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset BS24 8EH. Tel: 01934 820254 Fax: 01934 820257
Email: mail@nco.org.uk Website: www.nco.org.uk

NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, NATIONAL YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S WIND ORCHESTRA, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S STRING SINFONIA, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S WIND SINFONIA
These six groups (all under the NCWO umbrella) meet each Easter after auditions held the previous October/November. Concerts at prestigious venues both home and abroad. Open to high standard instrumentalists aged 10 - 19.
Contact: The Administrative Secretary, NCWO, Homecroft, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4GJ. Tel: 01582 713333 (daytime) 01582 760014 (evenings)
Email: caroline.marriott@musicale.co.uk Website: www.ncwo.og.uk

NEW LONDON CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Launched in Sept. 1991 with specific aim of performing wide range of music and special commitment to presenting new works. Training choir age 8 upwards - no auditions. Senior choir - upper voices - auditions. Youth choir - SATB - auditions. Barbershop - New London Barbers.
Contact: Ronald Corp, 41 Aberdare Gardens, London, NW6 3AL. Tel: 020 76254641 Fax: 020 7625 4876

PIMLICO SCHOOL
Details: The Head or Director of Music, Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT.
Tel: 020 7828 0881/821 1717 Fax: 020 7931 0549

THE PROCORDA TRUST
Progressive study of chamber music repertoire, with emphasis on string quartets, during school holidays. String players and pianists, aged 8-18 receive daily coaching in at least 2 ensembles by distinguished performers and teachers. 5 levels, from preparatory to senior. Auditions in London and elsewhere during Jan., Feb. and early Mar.
Further information: Leiston Abbey House, Theberton Road, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4TB.
Tel: 01728 831354 Fax: 01728 832500 Email: mail@procorda.com

PURCELL SCHOOL
Specialist music training together with excellent academic education to A level standard in small classes. All orchestral instruments, keyboard, composition, voice, jazz and electronic music. Orchestral, chamber music and choral training. Regular performing opportunities include major UK and overseas venues. Co-educational. Talented children aged 7-18 selected by musical audition throughout year. Funding from DfEducation through Music & Ballet Schools Scheme, Scholarships, Bursaries and other awards. Audition fee, registration fee.
Details: The Registrar, Aldenham Road, Bushey, Herts., WD2 3TS.
Tel: 01923 331107 Fax: 01923 331138 Email: c.jones@purcell.school.org

ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC JUNIOR ACADEMY
Highest quality musical training. About 200 pupils attend on Sats. + limited mid-week individual tuition and series of courses for young string players aged 4-10. Closing date for applications March - for admission following Sept. Audition fee.
Details: The Junior Academy, Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5HT.
Tel: 020 7873 7380 Fax: 020 7873 7374 Email: juniors@ram.ac.uk Website: www.ram.ac.uk

ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Specialist training of high calibre on Sats. during term-time for some 300 students aged 8-18. Emphasis placed on performing with orchestras, choirs and chamber ensembles, supporting excellent tuition on first & second study instruments. Special features include a Mini-Bass course for young beginners on double bass, early music, composition, jazz workshops and studio work. Entrance by competitive audition. Closing date 1st Mar. Audition fee £20. Students may be eligible for financial support from LEAs or RCM Junior Dept. bursaries.
Details: The Junior Department, Prince Consort Road, London, SW7 2BS.
Tel: 020 7591 4334 Email: jd@rcm.ac.uk Website: www.rcm.ac.uk/courses/junior.html

ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC JUNIOR SCHOOL
Expert tuition and specialist training for musically gifted children of school age on Sats. throughout academic year. Selection through competitive auditions held each May for entry following Sept. Audition fee. Scholarships and bursaries available and certain students eligible for LEA awards.
Details: The Administrator, Junior School, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.
Email: Karen.humphreys@rncm.ac.uk Website: www.rncm.ac.uk/info/juniorschool

ROYAL SCOTTISH ACADEMY OF MUSIC & DRAMA JUNIOR ACADEMY
150 students aged 10 upwards. Specialist Sat. tuition given on first instrument with subsidiary instrument tuition/opportunity to start second instrument study + class tuition in musicianship and theory. 2 orchestras, chamber orchestra, concert wind band, choir, woodwind, brass and chamber music ensembles, with opportunities for performance experience. Entry by selective audition in late Feb./early Mar. for Sept. entry. Entry fee £10. Financial support offered by most Scottish Regional Authorities with further scholarships offered by RSAMD in cases of exceptional ability or need. Details: The Head of Junior Academy 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB.
Tel: 0141 32708315 Website: www.rsamd.ac.uk

ST. MARY’S MUSIC SCHOOL
Musically gifted children. Specialist co-educational with 66 pupils drawn from all parts of country, specialising in all branches of music and offering a wide academic education. Open to 9-19 year olds resident in UK. Selection by audition, based on musical talent and promise. Government-aided places/ scholarships. Choristers of St. Mary’s Cathedral educated at Music School from Primary 5 - Senior 2.
Details: Coates Hall, 25 Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5EL. Tel: 0131 538 7766 Fax: 0131 467 7289
Email: info@st-marys-music-school.co.uk Website: www.st-marys-music-school.co.uk

TRINITY COLLEGE OF MUSIC JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
Specialist tuition on Sats. to school children. Creative Musicianship classes + expert individual tuition. Symphony orchestra, 2 smaller orchestras, 2 choirs, ensembles for strings, wind, brass and percussion. Concerts given regularly in College and at South Bank complex, St. John’s, Smith Square, and Wigmore Hall. Entry from age 9 upwards. Audition fee. Some students supported by LEA grants; some bursaries available on proof of need.
Details: The Junior Department, Mandeville Place, London, W1M 6AQ.
Tel: 020 7487 9602/9603 Fax: 020 7487 9605 Email: pwade@tcm.ac.uk Website: www.tcm.ac.uk

WELLS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
Specialist music courses for students aged 3-19; co-educational; 180 musically gifted young musicians plus 43 boy and girl choristers receive specialist training in orchestral instruments, voice and composition. Auditions held throughout year and students can be funded through the DfE Music & Ballet Scheme, with Assisted Places, Choral Scholarships, School Scholarships and Bursaries.
Details: the Registrar, Wells Cathedral School, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2ST.
Tel: 01749 834200 Email: admissions@well-cathedral-school.com Website: www.wells-cathedral-school.com

Instrument Loan Schemes

FELICITY BELFIELD MUSIC TRUST
To enable students to have an instrument worthy of their talents. Instruments loaned to students of any age up to 21, until they are 25, when they must be returned to the Trust or purchased. Sometimes assistance provided towards fees or extra courses. Most students recommended by teacher and have to prove exceptional ability and need. Those from West County have priority. No audition fee.
Details: 3 French Mill Rise, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HS. Tel: 01747 853250

BENSLOW MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LOAN SCHEME
Mainly orchestral stringed instruments lent to promising young musical students whose development is hampered by inability to afford instrument of appropriate quality. Applications invited from young musicians of any age, from primary school to advanced study. Borrowers selected on basis of musical promise and financial need. Instruments lent for initial period of 3 years or until end of recognised course of study. No entry fee.
Details: The Secretary, Little Benslow Hills, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Herts., SG4 9RB.
Tel: 01462 420748 Fax 01462 440171 Email: loansch@aol.com

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Sir John Barbirolli Memorial Foundation - Annual grants to conservatoire students towards cost of purchasing better quality instruments (except keyboard). Applications considered from students normally completing first year, but some juniors also considered, where progress impeded by poor quality instrument. Closing date 31st May. No direct applications accepted.
Contact address: 10 Stratford Place, London, W1N 9AE.

SCHOOLS’ MUSIC ASSOCIATION FOUNDERS’ FUND
Offers very limited number of small grants to young people under age 18, in full-time education, suffering from financial difficulty. Grants made to assist, for example, with purchase of music or musical instrument, or with cost of attending one-off event such as summer music school. On-going courses cannot be funded, and priority consideration given to applicants supported by member of Schools Music Association, i.e. teacher, school/college, music centre, local SMA/LEA in membership.
Details: Maxwell Pryce, Hon. Secretary, 71 Margaret Road, New Barnet, Herts., EN4 9NT (+ s.a.e.).

Scholarships

ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
Open to under- and postgraduate students, normally aged 17-26, to enable exceptionally talented young musicians study at one of the 4 Royal Schools of Music. Full course fees, contribution to air travel and £3,000 p.a. towards living expenses. Application form, health certificate, exam marks, forms, testimonials and authenticated cassette tape of recent performance are required. Closing date 31st Dec. preceding year of entry.
Details: Board’s representative in own country or directly to the Board in London, Mr. T. P. Pleates, Director of Finance & Administration, 14 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3JG.
Tel: 020 7637 0234 Fax: 020 7436 4520 Email: abrsm@abrsm.ac.uk Website: www.abrsm.ac.uk/

AWARDS FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS (AYM) (formerly known as MUSICAS)
Open to British instrumentalists aged from 5-18 to apply for awards ranging from £100 to £2,000. Closing date for applications April. Letter of recommendation from a teacher or music establishment and evidence of financial need.
Please see Website for full details: www.a-y-m.org.uk
Email: awards@a-y-m.org.uk

LAWRENCE ATWELL'S CHARITY
Awards for postgraduate study in UK only (applicants must not be studying aborad). The charity is aimed a young people who come from a low-income background - parental income cap £25,000pa with an additional £2,750 for each dependent child under the age of 18. Help with towards tuition fees and/or maintenance. Funding for purchase of musical instruments considered for postgraduate students only. Applicants must be British or refugees who have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, aged 16-26.
Application forms available online or from:
Skinners’ Hall, 8 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2SP. Tel: 020 7213 0561
Website: www.skinnershall.co.uk

THE ELIZABETH EAGLE-BOTT MEMORIAL FUND
Annual awards between £5,000 & £20,000 to visually impaired organists and other classical musicians under age 30. Funding for any musical activity in preparation for the music profession. Open to UK citizens only. No application fee.
Details: The Music Education and Employment Adviser, RNIB, 105 Judd Street, London, WC1H 9NE. Tel: 020 7388 1266
Email: sally.zimmermann@rnib.org.uk Website: www.rnib.org.uk - click on
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RYAN DAVIES MEMORIAL AWARDS
Awards worth £500-2,000 to assist young Welsh performers aged 16-30. Applications by 30th June.
Details: Blod Jones, Secretary, Tel: 0797 790 5523

C.H. DIXON CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding for musicians of all ages in England.
Apply to: R.M. Robinson, Messrs Dixon Ward, 16 The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1QD.

ANN DRIVER TRUST
Grants for exceptionally talented young musicians, resident in UK, to help with their studies. Part-funding for fees only available for academic courses at specialist schools/colleges. Apply from Jan. Closing date end Apr. No entry fee.
Details: The Secretary to the Trustees, PO Box 2761, London, W1A 5HD (+ s.a.e.).

EAST MIDLANDS ARTS
The Regional Arts Board for Derbys. (excluding the High Peak District), Leics., Lincs., Northants. and Rutland), supported by the Arts Council of England, British Film Institute, Crafts Council and local authorities. Supports a broad range of activities, organisations and artists.
Details: The Music Officer, East Midlands Arts, Mountfields House, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leics., LE11 0QE.
Tel: 01509 218292 Fax: 01509 262214 Email: karl.chapman@em-arts.co.uk

JOHN FLETCHER TRUST FUND
Open to brass players aged 12 - 18 for advancement of musical education and orchestral playing, who are not already full-time music students at recognised college of music. Applications in writing from an approved youth music organisation on behalf of potential players.
Secretary: Harriet Fletcher, The Lodge, 45 b Wood Street, Barnet, Herts, EN5 4BE
Tel: 020 8441 0187 Email: thejohnfletchertrustfund@hotmail.com
Website: www.johnfletcher-tuba.co.uk

GRAUCOB MUSIC AWARDS
10 annual awards of up to £750 each open to young musicians with grade 8+, aged 19 and under on 1st May, living in Greater Manchester, W. Yorks., Lancs. and Cheshire. Applications by 1st Mar.
Details: The Administrator, 49 Priory Street, Bowdon, Cheshire, WA14 3BQ.
Tel: 0161 907 5283 Email: holly.marland@rncm.ac.uk

HATTORI FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS
Instrumental Soloists aged 15-20: who are resident in the UK and have demonstrated both exceptional talent and achievement may apply for financial assistance at any time during the year to attend internaational competitions or masterclasses within the UK (or exceptionally abroad) and for specific assistance in the case of hardship.
NB: Awards do not cover instrument purchase or full-time course fees
Details: The Administrator, 72E Leopold Road, London SW19 7JQ.
Tel: 020 8944 5319 Fax: 020 8946 6970
Email: admin@hattorifoundation.org.uk Website: www.hattorifoundation.org.uk

HAVERHILL SINFONIA SOLOIST COMPETITION
Open to singers and solo instrumentalists of any nationality, no age limit, must have ABRSM Grade 8 distinction (or equivalent). Entry fee.
Full details & printable entry form from website: www.played.by/orchestra
Tel./Fax: 01440 763799 Email: haverhillsinfonia@btopenworld.com

MICHAEL JAMES MUSIC TRUST
Annual awards to young musicians to advance education in music, particularly performed in Christian setting for enrichment of worship. Priority to organists and choral singers. Closing date April. Details: The Administrative Trustees, 4 Onslow Gardens, Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2QG (+ s.a.e.).

LIVE MUSIC NOW!
Provides performance opportunities in community settings. Age limit 27 (instrumentalists), 30 (singers). Ensembles of up to 5 artists can apply.
Audition fee.
Contact: Auditions Officer  Tel: 02920 813398 or
Email: auditions@livemusicnow.org       Website: www.livemusicnow.org

MBF MUSIC EDUCATION AWARDS
Royal Philharmonic Society Emily Anderson Prize - Prize of £2,500 available to exceptionally talented violinists under the age of 21 - no restrictions on its use.
Manoug Parikian Award - Prize of £3,000 available to exceptionally talented violinists with potential qualities of first-class performer under the age of 21 - must be used for study costs or instrument purchase.
Guilhermina Suggia Gift for the Cello – Award of £3,000 for exceptionally talented students of any nationality under the age of 21 - to be used towards study costs.
MBF Young Talent Awards - Awards are offered to those who will be under 18 years of age on 1 September 2008 towards one of the following i) the cost of buying an instrument ii) music lessons with a private teacher iii) fees for a Saturday music centre iv) travel expenses to attend a Saturday music centre.

Awards are also offered to those who are aged 18 and about to enter their first year at university or college. Applications from 18 year olds can only be made for instrument purchase.

The application process is now open and the closing date for receiving complete applications is June. Applicants should be British or Irish or have been resident in the UK or Ireland for at least 3 years on closing date.

The MBF has organised a special deal with two of the UK‘s leading instrument retailers, through which MBF Young Talent Award recipients can receive a considerable discount on their required instrument’s retail price. If you are an award recipient and would be interested in taking advantage of this offer please contact the retailers below and quote the MBF Young Talent Awards.
Details: The Awards Administrator, 16 Ogle Street, London, W1P 8JB.
Tel: 020 7636 4481 Fax: 020 7637 4307
Email: education@mbf.org.uk Website: www.mbf.org.uk

MUSIC AT BEAULIEU AWARD
Designer to help a musician from the New Forest District further his or her studies or career - No age limit. Worth £3,000 - made possible by contributions from the Music at Beaulieu Trust, ExxonMobil at Fawley Refinery, a local benefactor and the Montagu Arms Hotel. Those interested should make written application, describing their musical qualifications and how th award would be spent. They should also enclose two references from persons acquainted with their musical abilities and provide contact details. Closing Date: March
Contact: Mrs Patricia Mills, Chairman, The Music at Beaulieu Award Committee, Otterwood Gate, Exbury RoadBeaulieu, Hants SO42 7YS.
Tel: 01590 612461 Email: patriciadmills@btinternet.com

MUSIC SOUND FOUNDATION
Bursaries for music students via selected colleges for education and instrument purchase. Applications accepted in Mar. and Sept.
Contact: Janie Orr, Administrator, c/o 4 Tenterden Street, Hanover Square, London, W1A 2AY.
Tel: 020 7355 4848 Fax: 020 7355 4494 Website: www.emigroup.com

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC
Contact details: 1 America Street, London SE1 0NE. Tel: 020 7902 1060 Fax: 020 7902 1061
Email: info@youthmusic.org.uk Website: www.youthmusic.org.uk

NORTHERN ARTS
One-off and recurring grants to those involved in the Arts in Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham, Teesside and Tyne & Wear.
Contact: The Chief Executive, 9-10 Osborne Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1NZ.
Tel: 0191 281 6334 Fax: 0191 281 3276

OXFORDSHIRE YOUNG MUSICIANS’ PLATFORM
Open to candidates born, educated, living or working in Oxfordshire. Closing date 1st Jan. 1st prize = £250 + recitals. Details: The Director, Kencot Lodge, Kencot, Lechlade, Glos. GL7 3QX.
Tel: 01367 860588 Fax: 01367 860619 Email: 100067.2013@compuserve.com

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Martin Musical Scholarship Fund – (£30,000 - various awards - offered to all applicants) Assists exceptional musical talent with specialist and advanced study and helps bridge the gap between study and professional status. Awards for tuition fees and/or maintenance while studying in UK or Europe. Preference given to UK citizens under age 25. Much younger students of outstanding ability considered, to meet fees or travel expenses in attending junior conservatoires. Support not given to organists, singers, conductors, composers, academic students, piano accompanists or those on jazz courses. Entry fee. See Website for details.
Details: Email: Martyn Jones
Website: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thephilharmoniaorchestra/mmsf/

THE RIVENDELL TRUST
Consideration given to applications from individuals within the UK for educational purposes worldwide - particularly music. Normally single cash payments made although more than one may be considered.
Contact: Mr. M.J. Day, 1 Dean Farrar Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 0DY.

ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
Sir John Barbirolli Memorial Foundation - Grants to registered students towards cost of purchasing better quality instruments (except keyboard). Applications considered from students normally completing first year, but some juniors about to start full-time course of study also considered, where progress impeded by poor quality instrument. Closing date May. Applications must be supported by student’s teacher and head of department. No direct applications accepted. Julius Isserlis Scholarship - Biennial, open to students aged 15-25 of any nationality, permanently resident in UK, in selected performing categories for study abroad. Value £20,000 over 2 years. Entry fee.
Contact address: 10 Stratford Place, London, W1C 1AB. Tel: 020 7491 8110 Fax: 020 7493 7463

RUSHWORTHS OF LIVERPOOL LTD
H.A. Thew Fund - Small awards to music students in Merseyside.
Details: 42-46 Whitechapel, L1 6EF. Tel: 0151 709 9071 Fax: 0151 709 9073

MARK SCOTT FOUNDATION
Assistance given to composers, instrumentalists and singers. Open to residents of Scotland, aged 16-25. Closing dates May & Nov.
Contact: Niall Scott, Trustee, Pacific House, 70 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 6SB.

THE TALBOT HOUSE TRUST
Established March 1992 for such charitable purpose or purposes as the Trustees shall from time to time determine. The Trustees meet annually in the Spring and grants are made for the following academic year. All completed application forms need to be received by the end of March in advance of a Trustees meeting. In line with the donor's interests appeals are being considered from individuals in the Performing Arts i.e. drama, dance, music. Grants will normally be made as a contribution towards school or college fees or courses for students in the Perfomring Arts. The Trustees will receive applications from individuals anywhere in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In exceptional circumstances a grant may be given for maintenance, equipment and/or travel.

Application will only be considered from Uk residents for study in the UK. Applications will only be considered for 1 year of study. No Post-graduate studies will be considered.
Contact: Mrs. Jayne Day, Trust Administrator, Box TH, Talbot House, Talbot Court, Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BS.

MURIAL TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Annual award of £2,000, open to open to cellists for further study, any nationality aged 17-23 on 31st Mar. Closing date 31st Jan. Application fee.
Details: The Hon. Competition Secretary, The Warehouse, 13 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST (+ s.a.e.)

TREVOR & MURIEL WATSON MEMORIAL FUND
Assistance and encouragement of musically talented primary or secondary school children in Leeds area. No entry fee. Correspondent: Mr. P.G. Wooler, Gordons Cranswick, 7 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RR.

MISS E.B. WRIGHTSON’S CHARITABLE TRUST
Funding for advancement of music education and recreational charitable objects. No official lower age limit although priority given to those between 8-18, candidates over 25 not normally supported. Scales of assistance vary according to circumstances and requirement (£100-£1,500). Grants either “one-offs” or reviewable annually for specified period. Applications considered quarterly.
Correspondent: Mrs. N. Hickman, Swangles Farm, Cold Christmas Lane, Tundridge, Ware, Herts. SG12 7SP.

Competitions

ADMIRA YOUNG CLASSICAL GUITARIST OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Open to any nationality under age 20. 1st prize = £1,000. Applications by June. Application fee.
Correspondent: Emmanuelle Ginn, Newton Park, Newton St. Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN.
Tel: 01225 875522 Fax: 01225 875444 Email: e.ginn@bathspa.ac.uk

ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE ARTE MUSICA STORIA
2 competitions, one for entrants aged 5-22 covering piano, strings, wind instruments, guitar and accordion, the other for entrants aged 20-32 covering piano, violin, guitar, chamber music with piano and chamber music without piano. Closing date Feb.
Contact: Associazione Culturale Arte Musica Storia, via G. Saragat 26, 00045 Genzano di Roma, Italy.

BBC YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Biennial awards ranging in value from £50-£2,000, and workshops, including Lloyds Bank Composers Workshop. Open to UK citizens under 19 (performers), 24 (composers), of at least grade 8 standard.
Details: BBC Young Musician of the Year 2004, Room EG30, East Tower, BBC Television Centre, Wood Lane, London, W12 7RJ. Tel: 020 8895 6143 Fax:020 8895 6146
Email: young.musicians@bbc.co.uk Website: www.bbc.co.uk/youngmusician/

BOOSEY & HAWKES NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS OF GT. BRITAIN
Competition in Feb. held at Salford University. 2 classes: juniors (under age 16); intermediate, advanced and open (under age 19). 1st prize & trophy in each class. Application fee. Closing date Nov.
Contact: Peter Denton, Development Officer, Brass Band Heritage Trust, Room 112E Mill, Dean Clough,
Halifax, HX3 5YJ. Tel: 01422 250323 Fax: 01422 252246

BRISTOL MILLENNIUM CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION
Open to string quartets and piano trios aged 16-24. Date 5-6 April 2000.
Contact: Mr John Evans, Competition Administrator, Manor Farm House, Easton, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1EB.
Tel./Fax: 01749 870270

BROMSGROVE FESTIVAL YOUNG MUSICIANS’ PLATFORM
Open to young performers (instrumentalists, pianists and singers, not organists) of any nationality, aged 17-25 (singers 28), of Grade 8 Distinction standard. Monetary Prizes. Application fee. Further details from website.
Details: Andrew Harris, Hon. Secretary, 10 Evertons Close, Droitwich, Worcs., WR9 8AE. Tel.(daytime only): 01527 575441 Email: andrewh@lgharris.co.uk
Website: www.bromsgrovefestival.741.com

CAERPHILLY YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
Open to those attending Caerphilly County Borough Council secondary school/college. Max. age 19 at competition in March. 1st prize = £100 + 8 class prizes of £35 each. Closing date Jan.
Details: Keith Ellerington Principal Music Officer, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Ashfield Road,
Newbridge, NP1 4QZ. Tel: 01495 246037 Fax: 01495 24323243 816998

UNA CLARK YOUNG ARTISTS TRUST
Competition for young musicians 23 and under, living/born in Surrey or within 30 miles of Guildford.
Closing date Nov. Competition to find 5 soloists to perform on 16th March 2003 with the Guildford Symphony Orchestra.
Apply: The Hon. Secretary, Flat 3, 18 Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AY.
Tel: 01483 539502 (evenings only).

EARLY MUSIC NETWORK INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ARTISTS’ COMPETITION
Biennial, open to vocal and instrumental ensembles (min. 3 persons) aged 17-30 (upper age limit for singers 35), specialising in repertoire from Middle Ages to 19th century and who use playing techniques and stylistic conventions of early music. . Applications by 15th Dec. No entry fee.
Apply: The Administrator, York Early Music Network, PO Box 226, York, YO30 5ZU.
Tel: 01904 658338 Fax: 01904 612631 Email: enquiry@yorkearlymusic.org Website: www.yorkearlymusic.org

EASTBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG SOLOISTS’ COMPETITION
Concerto competition for aspiring soloists of any nationality resident in UK, aged under 24 on 31st Dec. Prizes: 1st = £500 + opportunity to play concerto with orchestra, 2nd = £250. Entry fee. Applications by early Dec.
Details: Brian Knights, Awards Administrator, 7 Prideaux Road,
Eastbourne, BN21 2NW. Tel: 01323 724763 (+ s.a.e.)
Email: brianjknights@aol.com Website: www.eso.org.uk

ESSEX YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
John Lill Award - Open to instrumentalists (except organists) and singers who were born, live or attend school in Essex postal area. Age limit 25. Closing date 31st May. 2 prizes for those under 18. Winner receives £500 plus recitals for Ongar Music Club and invitation to appear at Wigmore Hall.
Details: Jean Hall, Ongar Music Club, Corbetts House, Norwood End, Fyfield, Chipping Ongar, Essex, CM5 0RW. Tel./Fax: 01277 899337

THE GALLIARD ENSEMBLE COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Compositions for wind quintet in any style invited from composers of any age and nationality. Entries to comprise full score + parts and may include tape, duration recommended 15 mins. Winning pieces to be performed at Woodford & Wanstead Festival of Chamber Music and composers receive trophy.
Contact: 39 Bushwood, London, E11 3BW. Tel: 0181 518 8903/0976 399828 Email: malcolmjg@aol.com

LIVERPOOL YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
Open to instrumentalists aged 15-23, born/resident in north-west of England. 5 finalists will perform with the RLPO. Details: The Administrator, Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BP.
Tel: 0151 210 2895 Fax: 0151 210 2902

YEHUDI MENUHIN INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION
Competition open to violinists of any nationality. 2 sections: under 16s and under 22s. Application fee applies. Prizes = £3,000 (jnr.), £4,000 (snr.), + performance at gala concert. Apply by Oct.
Details: The Administrator, 8 St. George’s Terrace, London, NW1 8XJ.
Tel: 020 7911 0901 Fax: 020 7911 0903 Email: kgaynor@msn.com

MUSIC AT BEAULIEU AWARD
New Forest District further his or her studies or career - No age limit. Worth £3,000 - made possible by contributions from the Music at Beaulieu Trust, a local benefactor and the Montagu Arms Hotel.
Contact: Mrs M J O'Hara, Chairman, The Music at Beaulieu Award Committee, The Ropeway, Palace Lane, Beaulieu, Hants SO42 7YG.
Email: maureen.ohara@saqnet.co.uk

MUSICALE YOUNG INSTRUMENTALIST COMPETITION
Biennial, open to young instrumentalists aged 11-16 of grade 5+. Prize = £200 + concerto performance with National Children's Chamber Orchestra of GB.
Details: Gillian & David Johnston, Directors, Musicale Ltd, Homecroft, Sun Lane, Harpenden, Herts., AL54GJ.
Tel: 01582 460978 Fax: 01582 767343 Email: info@musicale.co.uk

MUSIC FOR YOUTH
Regional festivals begin in Feb., national festival at South Bank, London. Entry invited from young musicians. No entry qualifications or fees, classes for all styles of music at all levels. Closing date Dec. Application forms and information: 102 Point Pleasant, London, SW18 1PP.
Tel: 020 8870 9624 Fax: 020 8870 9935 Email: mfy@mfy.org.uk Website: www.mfy.org.uk

NATIONAL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL
3 symphonic wind band categories: beginners (age limit 14), school, youth (age limit 19), community, open. 3 big band categories: school, youth, open. Regionals held in Nov.-Dec. Finals in Apr. at RNCM.
Details: Liz Winter, Festival Administrator, 7 Dingle Close, Tytherington, Macclesfield, SK10 2UT.
Tel./Fax: 01625 430807 Email: lizwinter@aol.com

NORFOLK YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION
For grade 8+ singers and instrumentalists, age limit 22 (25 for singers), who either work, receive tuition or are resident in Norfolk. 3 cash prizes + sponsorship for public concert in same year, as well as one in Norfolk & Norwich Festival the following year. Entries by 30th Sept.
Apply: The Michael Badmington Young Musician Trust, Victoria House, 215 College Road, Norwich NR2 3JD Tel./Fax: 01603 504301

TEXACO YOUNG MUSICIAN OF WALES
Biennial, open to young Welsh instrumentalists aged 14-19, living or studying in Wales for 3 years. Entries by 31st July. Prizes: 1st = £1000 + trophy and performance with Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra, 2nd = £750, 3rd = £500, 3 prizes of £250. Application fee.
Contact: June McCullough, 1 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HA.
Tel: 020 7719 3000/8549 7660 Fax: 020 7719 5175

KATHRYN THOMAS COMPOSITION COMPETITION FOR FLUTE
Compositions for solo flute, flute and piano, flute and guitar. Deadline early Jan. Categories: amateur, professional and school age (under age 18 and in full-time education).
Details: C/o Dr. Galloway, 39 Bushwood, London, E11 3BW (+ s.a.e.).
Tel: 020 8518 8903/0976 399828 Email: malcolmjg@aol.com

TUNBRIDGE WELLS INTERNATIONAL YOUNG CONCERT ARTISTS’ COMPETITION
Biennial. Open to instrumentalists under age 24. Total prize money = £10,500. 1st price = £4,000 + London recital. Application fee. Entries by Feb.
Details: The Competition Office, PO Box 10, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5ZQ
Tel: 01892 616844 Email: twiyca@aol.com

WELLS DOUBLE BASS WEEKEND AND COMPETITION
Open to school aged double bassists. 1st prize = £250. Course fee + competition entry. Closing date Sept.
Details: David Heyes, Director, Wells Cathedral School, The Coach House, New Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2LQ. Tel./Fax: 01252 319610

WILLIAMS-MORGAN PIANO COMPETITION
Competition in Dec. Apply by 1st Nov. Set music composed by Williams-Morgan. 2 classes under and over age 18. Combined entry fee and competition kit (incl. book and CD recording of set mus) £40. 1st prize in each class = recording contract.
Contact: Graham Watkins, Education & Competition Director, RWM Music, PO Box 166, Northwood,
Middlesex, HA6 2FL. Tel: 01923 841645 Fax: 01923 841785 Email: wmpc2000@rwmmusic.com

WORTHING MUSIC FESTIVAL PIANO CONCERTO COMPETITION
Open to pianists aged 16-25. Candidates required to perform concerto or work of comparable stature (30 mins. limit), with accompaniment from a second piano. Three best candidates will compete in final for prizes of £1,000, £500 and £250. Held in Assemby Hall, Worthing.
Contact: The Administrator, Worthing Festival Association, Town Hall, Chapel Road, Worthing, Sussex, BN11 1HA.

YORKSHIRE COMPOSERS FESTIVAL
Competition to write a Christmas carol for the 2nd YCF Composers Competition. Open to individuals and school/music groups. Prizes include public performances and recording. Closing date Jan.
Contact: The Administrator, 39 Hough End Avenue, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 4HE. Email tlong@mi.leeds.ac.uk

YOUNG MUSICIANS OF DYFED
Competitions for individual young musicians and ensembles, held annually. Cash prizes, masterclasses and performing opportunities.
Visit: www.ymod.org.uk

USEFUL WEB SITES

www.charitynet.org

www.finaid.org/finaid/focus/itl-stud.html

www.iefa.org/public/search.html

www.mbf.org.uk Musicians Benevolent Fund - their funding booklet is also now available online

www.prospects.ac.uk Funding booklet (£4.99) and website - sponsored by Loughborough University

www.rhinegold.co.uk/musiconweb

www.smic.org.uk Scottish Music Information Service

www.scholarship-search.org.uk searchable database- also catering for undergraduate students.

www.wfimc.org/index_e.html excellent site where you can seach for competitions by instrument/month/country etc.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Booklet "Financial Support for Higher Education Students" from LEA or call 0800 7319133

THE DIRECTORY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Publishes leaflets with information on regional funding.
Contact: 24 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2DP Tel: 020 7209 5151 Fax: 020 7209 5049
Email: info@dsc.org.uk    Website:   www.dsc.org.uk

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Provides leaflets on student grants & funding available from LEA's
Contact: Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3BT Tel: 0870 000 2288/0870 0012 345
Email: Dfee.ministers@dfee.gov.uk    Website: www.dfee.gov.uk

EDUCATIONAL GRANTS ADVISORY SERVICE (EGAS)
EGAS is an independent advisory agency for people wanting to get funding for further or higher education. Apply with stamped addressed envelope to: EGAS, 501-505 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London, E8 4AU. Telephone advice line: open Monday to Friday from 10-12 & 2-4      Tel: 020 7249 6636   Fax: 020 7349 5443

FUNDFINDER
Produces computer software to help individuals & organisations find appropriate trusts.
Details: 65 Raglan Road, Leeds, LS2 9DZ. Tel: 0113 243 3008 Fax: 0113 243 2966 Email: info@fundfinder.org.uk
Website: www.fundfinder.org.uk

CAREER DEVELOPMENT LOAN
Students over 18 can apply for a career development loan - tel: 0800 585505 for information.

STUDENTS AND BENEFITS
Certain students such as lone parents and students with disabilities, may be eligible for social security benefits. Ask at your local Benefits Agency Office. Leaflet GL19 is issued by the Benefits Agency.

UCAS (UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES ADMISSIONS SERVICE FOR THE UK)
Information on funding on Website: www.ucas.ac.uk under 'Advice'/'Financial Advice'
Contact: Rosehill, New barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ Tel: 01242 222444 Email: enq@ucas.ac.uk

USEFUL PUBLICATIONS

'A Guide to University Scholarships and Awards', published by CRAC/Hobson available from Customer Services, Plymbridge Distributors Ltd, Estover Road, Plymouth, PL6 7PZ.

The Directory of GRANT MAKING TRUSTS, CAF (Charities Aid Foundation).

The Grants Register - The Complete Guide to Postgraduate Funding Worldwide, Macmillan Reference Ltd.

Music Education Yearbook Rhinegold Publishing Ltd.

British and International Music Yearbook Rhinegold Publishing Ltd.

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