Musical Youth Light Up The Hills

9 Aug, 2019

More than 200 people braved icy, wet weather on the evening of Thursday 9 August to gather in the theatre at Eastern Hills Senior High School to hear young musicians from four local schools showcase their skills.

For the appreciative audience, the concert program, which ranged from Star Wars and the Beatles to Brahms and Chopin, highlighted the breadth of talent displayed by students from Guildford Grammar School, Helena College, Swan View Senior High School, and Eastern Hills Senior High School.

The concert, which raised over $2,000 for the Robert Juniper Award for the Arts, was an opportunity to remind not just musicians, but young artists in all branches of the arts, that the deadline for applications for this prestigious award, valued at up to $9,000, is September 30.

The award is presented annually to a young artist in the Shire of Mundaring who needs financial assistance for a particular arts project. The age limit for applicants is 35, and candidates should have a strong connection with the Shire, through residence, work or education. The award is presented by the Mundaring Bicentennial Scholarship Trust and the winner is announced in December each year.

To download application forms, visit the Trust website: www.mundaringarts.org, or contact the Trust Secretary Chris Durrant (9299 6093). Forms and terms and conditions are also available at the Boya and Mundaring Libraries, the Mundaring Shire Offices and local schools.

Money for the Award comes from a generous contribution from the Shire of Mundaring, supplemented by fund-raising events and subscriptions from Friends of the Trust.

Interested in becoming a Friend and making a valuable contribution for a small annual subscription? Visit the website or contact Chris Durrant (see above) to find out more.