FAO Pipers

Scholarship info:-


THE GORDON DUNCAN MEMORIAL TRUST IS CURRENTLY INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR AWARDS FROM THE TRUST AND WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU COULD SPREAD THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR LISTENERS/READERS:-
Strategic Objectives of the Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust
The Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust is committed to:
increasing opportunities for musicians working to the highest standards and in innovative ways;
strengthening the traditional music culture of Scotland;
increasing opportunities for young people to participate in traditional music;
increasing audiences for traditional Scottish music.
Who can apply?
Applications under the following criteria can be made by any young person, up to the age of 30, living or working in Scotland, who is finding that their financial circumstances are making it difficult to progress fully in their chosen field.
Criteria for applications
Applications should meet one of the following criteria -
(a) the advancement of education by encouraging participation in and the study of all forms of traditional music and in particular the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe;
This objective is specifically to support education. The activity supported should have demonstrable educational value, such as attendance at a recognised course or school.
(b) the advancement of the arts and culture of Scotland by promoting the performance, study and composition of all forms of traditional music (including voice) and in particular the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe;
This is a much more general objective relating to all forms of traditional music.
(c) to encourage the attainment of high standards of performance and innovative composition in relation to all forms of traditional music and in particular the music of the Great Highland Bagpipe.
This objective is aimed at providing an annual Scholarship to benefit an individual player or composer who have either shown great potential or are of proven ability. The scholarship could support the provision of tuition, instruction and other assistance, including contributing towards the costs of travel, subsistence and accommodation of those being taught or receiving instruction.
Applying
The application form asks for some basic information about you and your reasons for applying to the Trust. The application must be accompanied by a recording or example of your work. In order to be eligible you must also provide us with 2 referees who can testify to the quality of your work.
The principal reference must be from your primary instructor, tutor or teacher, and outline:
1) the current level of skill you have in piping or drumming,
2) how previous tuition has assisted your development as a musician,
3) how the proposed award will benefit you as a musician.
FOR AN APPLICATION FORM GO TO THE WEBSITE:

www.gordonduncan.co.uk
Then click on Application Form For Awards.
Or telephone Ian Green on 01875 815888
Or write to:
Greentrax Recordings Limited, Cockenzie Business Centre, Edinburgh Road. Cockenzie, East Lothian, EH32 0XL.