Scholarships presented

Two students from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music were presented with scholarships at a free performance by Conservatorium players in the Pearl Beach Community Hall on May 14.

Pearl Beach Progress Association secretary Ms Penny Carle said both scholarships reflected the wish of the Pearl Beach community to foster a love of music amongst young people on the Central Coast.

The inaugural Irvine Piano Scholarship follows on from the Irvine family's gift to the people of Pearl Beach of a concert grade piano in memory of their parents, Alex and Helen Irvine, who were among the earliest Pearl Beach settlers.

Their son, Dr John Irvine, still lives at Pearl Beach.

The second scholarship, for musical excellence, has been donated by the Pearl Beach Progress Association and is not restricted to a particular instrument.

Saturday's concert is a precursor to the Annual Pearl Beach Chamber Music Festival on the June long weekend.

Press release, May 9 Penny Carle, Pearl Beach Progress Association