New KCMS Bursary Program
and Fundraiser
We are thrilled to announce our new Bursary program to facilitate inclusion for those who would not have access our private and group music classes. Click here for more information on the application process.
In light of this, we are holding a fundraiser! Two of our talented faculty, Martin Krátký (cello) and Paul Dykstra (piano), have created a beautiful performance of Spanish works.
To enjoy this performance, simply
donate here.
The link to the performance will appear in the thank-you email, along with a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.
This performance will only be available until May 15th, so donate today!
Thank you for helping us support the musicians of tomorrow!
Congratulations to our 2021 Scholarship Award Winners
We are so proud of all our students! Many of them took part in our scholarship auditions last month. Those of us at the school were treated to a rare chance to hear a broad range of repertoire throughout each day. Many thanks to adjudicators Carol Colpitts, Karen Krout and Bethany Raine and - of course - congratulations to the following award recipients:-
Strings
*Yvonne Topf Award - Tyler Shea
**DorothyJacobson Award - Brian Choi
**Marie McIntosh Memorial Award - Sophie Planchat
Marie McIntosh Memorial Award - Nicholas Covaser
Outstanding Performer Award - Lenna Barbaza
**KCMS Award - Sabine Teo
**Kay & Muriel Collins Award - Isaac Bingham
Promising Performer Award - Henry Barbaza
Piano
*Sullivan Family Award - Michael Zhao
Dorothy Jacobson Award - Alex Xiao
Dorothy Jacobson Award - Natalie Vandenberg
Marie McIntosh Memorial Award - Nicholas Montgomery
Marie McIntosh Memorial Award - Sema Jalil Aga
Outstanding Performer Award - Linus Luo
KCMS Award - Vivian Schmeeckle
Kay & Muriel Collins Award - Flora Wilson
Promising Performer Award - Mia Kim
Promising Performer Award - Chelsea Kang
Voice
Dorothy Jacobson Award - Kaela Peever
Outstanding Performer Award - Flora Wilson
Emerging Performer Award - Evelyn Wins
We are extremely thankful to the following organisations for their support in maintaining this wonderful opportunity:
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Kelowna Community Concert Association for their donations in the name of Yvonne Topf and the Sullivan Family
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The Central Okanagan Foundation for taking care of several endowment policies dedicated to our scholarship program.
BC Youth Orchestras support
Youth Mental Health - Facebook Stream May 7th, Noon
We are happy to share this article by the Vancouver Sun on the Apollo Initiative - a project featuring a piece by Juno award-winning composer Jordan Nobles, and involving a number of orchestras including our very on OSYO! This performance will be streamed via Facebook at noon tomorrow and will be available until May 31. Attendance is by donation to support youth mental health.
