Civic Orchestra of Victoria

Due to the generosity of Dr. Gordon Hobson, the Board of Directors of the Orchestra was able, during the 2007-2008 season, to institute a bursary, to be awarded at the discretion of the Board, to a young musician who joined the orchestra and contributed to its continued growth and success. The bursary money is intended to be used to further the recipient's music studies.

The recipient of the Bursary for Promising Young Performers for the 2011-2012 season was Julia Hostetler. Julia is Principal Second Violin.

Joint recipients of the Bursary for Promising Young Performers for the 2010-2011 season were Julia Hostetler and Emily Prager. They shared the role of Principal Second Violin.

2009-2010 Recipients

For the 2009-2010 Season, we had 5 bursary recipients: Robert Dukarm, violin, Rachel Elliott, violin, Zachary Taylor, cello, Katrina Gong, violin, and Julia Wakal, trumpet.

Justin Worthington and Catheryn Kennedy

During our Silver Anniversary Season (2008-2009) the bursary fund was expanded due to the generosity of several additional donors so that we were able to award 2 more bursaries. Certificates and cheques were presented February 8, 2009 to Justin Worthington, trumpet, and Catheryn Kennedy, viola.

Katrina Gong

The first recipient (2007-2008) of the Bursary for Promising Young Performers was Katrina Gong. Katrina was Principal Second Violin.

If you are 25 or younger, we encourage you to apply. Future bursaries may be available for any chair in the orchestra (strings, winds, brass or percussion), and not necessarily for a principal position.

To apply, please provide the following information either by email to the orchestra's president and put "Bursary" in the Subject line, or by regular mail to the address on the Home page, adding "attention — bursary" on the envelope:

full name;
date of birth;
mailing address;
home telephone, or other usual contact number;
email address;
instrument played, length of time spent studying that instrument, exams passed and certificates won;
name(s) of teacher(s);
a brief description of your musical ambitions and what you hope to gain by playing with the orchestra;
your commitment to comply with the expectations of the orchestra and perform as a regular member for the complete season.

Tax-deductible donations to enable the orchestra to continue this bursary program will be gratefully received.

CIVIC YOUTH INVITATIONAL BURSARY

A BURSARY FOR PROMISING YOUNG PERFORMERS