In 2021 we celebrate our centenary as a Choir and as part of our celebrations we are inviting young musicians who live in the Cynon Valley to apply for funding from the Cwmbach Male Choir Centenary Bursary Fund.
The Bursary aims to inspire and encourage a new generation of musicians and its mission is to help children afford a musical education regardless of their financial background.
Individuals will be eligible to apply for a grant towards music lessons, instruments and courses and applications for awards are encouraged from June 1st 2020.
The age group targeted is 16 to 25 and will include both instrumental and vocal musicians. This is a wonderful opportunity for applicants who live within the Cynon Valley to benefit from the legacy of Choristers past and present.
Please send your applications by email to Mr Denzil Boaler at adboaler@hotmail.com
Please include within your Letter of Application the information below…..
(Would all applicants use these Headings to complete their letter of application)
Contact details: Name, address, email, mobile number
Voice / instrument: Details of instrument or type of voice, examinations achieved with dates
Experience of performing / competing: details of competitions entered / eisteddfod, dates and position, concerts performed with
Musical ambition: What is your musical ambition?
Career plan: What plans do you have to achieve this ambition; plans for college / conservatoire / university, plans for gaining experience in performance
How would this bursary support you in achieving this ambition?
A brief personal statement: interests both inside and outside the field of music.
All applications will be acknowledged.