Fund Name: Hutchinson Music Award

The Hutchinson Music Award was established to encourage young musical talent in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire Community Foundation invites young musicians to apply for a grant from their bursary fund, the Hutchinson Music Award.

Every year, the Hutchinson Music Award makes a number of awards, of up to £250 each, to talented young musicians from Derby and Derbyshire, to help with the cost of their music education.  The Derbyshire City and County Music Partnership works closely with Derbyshire Community Foundation in administering the Award.

Type of Project costs funded:

• Tutor, course and exam fees
• Instrument costs

Priorities: 
In 2009, applications will be welcomed from all students but priority will be given to those who are able to show they are engaging with other musicians and taking part in the local music community i.e. school band, church choir etc.

Area:
Derby City and Derbyshire

Amount:
The maximum grant is currently £250

Closing Dates:
Your application must be with us by Monday 30th June 2009 and you will be notified of our decision by the end of the 2009 Summer Term.
Awards will then be formally presented to successful applicants at City and County Youth Concerts in July

Examples of grants made:
£250 to help towards buying a glockenspiel
£250 to help towards the Junior RNCM fees
£100 towards fees for the National Youth Guitar Ensemble Residential courses
£250 for extra lessons and tuition for higher Grade exams

Apply:
Download the application form (ask one of your parents/carers or your music teacher if you need any help)

Return the completed application form to us by post (click here for the address) with a letter from your music teacher explaining why it will make a real difference to you to receive one of these grants. Lots of people may apply for a grant, so we must have a supporting letter to help us to make decisions.

Also remember to make a copy of your application for your own records.