The committee of The Yvonne Walkerdine Music Bursary (YWMB) would like to invite all interested parties to the second annual audition for this award which will take place at Coleford Baptist Church on Thursday November 10, 2011 at 7pm.

The bursary was set up two years ago as a lasting tribute to a great friend and an inspiring community musician who died tragically young. It is designed to reward a secondary school aged youngster who has displayed great energy, passion and enthusiasm for music making and the committee is delighted that the winner will receive £400 towards their continuing expenses.

This year we look forward to hearing seven students whose talents range from classical piano to jazz saxophone via musical theatre, with a flautist and a baritone hornist for good measure! All these youngsters will present a short 10 minute programme each and will play before a panel of four adjudicators, chaired by Brian Howard. The adjudicators will then retire and make their verdict which will be presented at the end of the evening.

The event is free of charge and refreshments will be served. Please come and support your local young people and enjoy an absolute feast of music making.

– Fiona Crawley, chair, YWMB.