The Countess of Munster Musical Trust

Stringed Instruments

Students should consult literature produced by the individual funding organisations for complete and up-to-date information & for relevant application forms.

General

EMANUEL HURWITZ CHAMBER MUSICAL CHARITABLE TRUST
Bursaries for postgraduate string players wishing to study at RAM, RCM, GSMD, RNCM & RSAMD. Open to UK citizens only. Closing date 1st June. Awards of up to £500 max. to attend summer schools and masterclasses. No application form, please send details + SAE to the address below or email.
Details: The Administrator, 25 Dollis Avenue, London, N3 1DA. (+ s.a.e.)
Email: miriamkeogh@googlemail.com

ESTA NANNIE JAMIESON NUTSHELL FUND
Modest annual bursaries to students for help to attend workshops. Closing date May.
Details: The Hon. Secretary, 6 Ember Lane, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8ER. Tel./Fax: 020 8398 4691

DULCE HAIGH MARSHALL TRUST
Grants for financial help to string players resident in Devon, including help towards the purchase of an instrument. Age limit 25. Closing date June. Awards July.
Details: The Secretary, 2 The Mount, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5ES.

LSO MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP 2002 - STRINGS
Open to students aged 14 - 22. Scholarship=£6,000 + other prizes and bursaries. Closing date Dec.
Contact Helen Thompson, Scholarship Administrator, 45 Howard Road, Cambridge CB5 8QT.
Tel/Fax: 01223 501709 Email: hthompson@lso.co.uk

MBF MUSIC EDUCATION AWARDS
Myra Hess Trust – Open to postgraduate level (over 20 & under 28 on closing date) pianists, violinists, violists, cellists and double bass players of exceptional ability for assistance towards final study costs, instrument purchase and costs of first recital. See website for up-to-date information.
Details: The 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

PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Martin Musical Scholarship Fund – Assists exceptional musical talent with specialist and advanced study and helps bridge gap between study and professional status. Awards for tuition fees and/or maintenance while studying in UK/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. Exclusions: organists, singers, conductors, composers, academic students, piano accompanists and jazz musicians. Closing date Dec. Entry fee.
The Reginald Conway Award – £500 (single award) for string instrumentalists - for outstanding British string performer
The Emanuel Hurwitz Award – £500 (single award) for outstanding violinist of British nationality.
Trevor Snoad Award - £500 (single award) for outstanding viola player under age 25. Preference given to UK citizens, practising as musicians as well as performers preparing for concert platform career as soloists/ orchestral players. Application fee.
Details: Email: Martyn Jones
Website: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thephilharmoniaorchestra/mmsf/

Violin

MBF MUSIC EDUCATION AWARDS
Emily Anderson Prize - £5,000 awarded to exceptionally talented violinists under 25. Open to postgraduates only.
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

ARTHUR W KAYE VIOLIN COMPETITION
Closing date for entries Nov.
Contact: Peter Mountain, Artistic Director, 93 Park Road, Bingley, BD16 4BY.
Tel: 01274 568762 Fax:01274 220884 Email: pwmount@blueyonder.co.uk

YEHUDI MENUHIN INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION
Competition open to young violinists of any nationality under age 22. Application fee applies. Prizes = 4th place 1,200 Euros to 1st place 5,000 Euros + video recording of each step of competition. Apply by Oct.
Tel: 020 7873 7411 Email: menuhincompetition@geniusoftheviolin.org

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.
Emanuel Hurwitz Award – £500 (single award) for an outstanding UK violinist.
Details: Email: Martyn Jones
Website: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thephilharmoniaorchestra/mmsf/

Viola

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.
The Trevor Snoad Memorial Award – £500 (single award) granted to an outstanding viola player.
Details: Email: Martyn Jones
Website: www.philharmonia.co.uk/thephilharmoniaorchestra/mmsf/

PRO-BIO FOUNDATION
Advancement of the study, composition and performance of contemporary music, particularly chamber music for viola and other instruments.
Apply: Dr. Leo Hepner, Chairman, C/- C. Hepner & Associates, Entrance B, Tavistock House North, Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9HX.

LIONEL TERTIS INTERNATIONAL VIOLA COMPETITION & WORKSHOP
Triennial. Open to violists of any nationality under age 30. Also, workshop open to all. 1st prize = £3,000 + Wigmore Hall recital. Closing date Mar. Application fee applies.
Details: The Secretariat, Erin Arts Centre,Victoria Square, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6LD.
Email: erinartscentre@enterprise.net Website: homepages.enterprise.net/erinartscentre

Cello

MURIAL TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Annual award for further study, of £2,000, open to any nationality aged 17-23 on 31st Mar.
Closing date Jan. Entry fee.
Details: Kate Beresford, Secretary, The Warehouse, 1 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST. (+ s.a.e.)
Tel: 020 7928 9251 Fax: 020 7928 9252 Email: murieltaylor@lfo.co.uk

Double Bass

IDA CARROLL DOUBLE BASS AWARD
Open to applicants under age 19 on 1st Apr. in current year, resident in British Isles. Auditions Mar. Award may be used for any reasonable purpose such as instrument purchase, lessons, music, etc.
Contact: The Trustees, c/- School of Strings, RNCM, 124 Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9RD.

Guitar

DUNDEE GUITAR FESTIVAL
Submission of works for solo guitar not exceeding 10 minutes. Selected entrants invited to attend as guests of Festival, which takes place in August. Deadline May.
Details: 233 Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1EJ. Email: tbaker@sol.co.uk

KIRKLEES NATIONAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA COMPETITION
Award of £1,000 worth of merchandise.
Details: Rebecca Crosby, Organisers’ Office, 24 School Brow, Romiley, Stockport, SK6 3AT.
Tel: 01484 326170

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