Scholarship for music students

Local music students are being given the chance to apply for a $1000 scholarship to advance their music knowledge and ability.

The Peninsula School of Music is offering the scholarship which includes one weekly lesson throughout this year commencing April 19, at the Peninsula School of Music, exam fees for the Australian Music Examination Board to be sat at the end of the year as well as books, music and papers to complete the exam.

Peninsula School of Music owners Frank and Marilyn Russell said the student must be under the age of 19 and still at school, live on the Peninsula or neighbouring suburb, and currently learning to play guitar, violin, piano or singing.

"We would like to give a special gift back to the community to say thank you for your support and we are offering a music scholarship in 2010 to a student who is keen to advance their music knowledge and ability," Mr Russell said.

"The successful student should be prepared to sit exams for their chosen instrument, be committed to attending a weekly class and be prepared to become involved in projects and workshops organised by the school throughout the year."

Scholarship applications close Monday, March 22, with interviews planned to be held between March 29 and April 1.

Mr Russell said the interview would include a selection of general questions about music, ambitions, influences and attitudes and the student would need to perform up to two pieces of music or songs.

The successful applicant will be announced on April 10.

For more information, visit www.peninsulamusic.com.au or phone 4344 5809.

Press release, 19 Feb 2010 Frank Russell, Peninsula Music