Scholarships for students

Two students from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will be presented with scholarships at a free performance in the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Sunday, May 6, at 2pm.

The Pearl Beach Progress Association Scholarship and the Irvine Family Scholarship for piano playing reflect the wish of the Pearl Beach community to "foster a love of music amongst young people on the Central Coast" communications officer Ms Lynne Lillico said.

The Director of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Mr Chris Bearman will compare the competition and recital.

"The Association's fine Kawai piano and the ongoing piano scholarships have been given by the Irvine family in memory of their parents, Helen and Alex Irvine, pioneer residents of Pearl Beach," Ms Lillico said.

"We look forward to an afternoon of fine music performed by talented young music students.

"Entry is free however a gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated.

"The scholarship concert is a precursor to the annual Pearl Beach Chamber Music Festival on the June long weekend."

Press release, 20 Apr 2007 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association