Music scholarships at Pearl Beach

Two students from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music will be presented with scholarships at a free performance by Conservatorium players in the Pearl Beach Community Hall on Saturday, May 7, at 2pm.

Both scholarships reflect the wish of the Pearl Beach community to foster a love of music amongst young people on the Central Coast, according to communications officer Ms Lynne Lillico.

"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," Ms Lillico said.

"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.

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

This year's music festival will be opened by Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher.

Press release, April 28 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association