Granting Financial Aid for Courses & Saturday Morning Music Centres

The Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music exist to support the orchestral, band and choral groups organised by Bedfordshire Music. One element of that support is to provide financial aid to families whose children otherwise would not be able to attend one of the holiday courses whether in-County or a tour.

Who can apply?

Applications will be considered from any current student in County Bands, Orchestras, Choirs or other recognised County ensemble.

An application for assistance in attending one of the County's Saturday Morning Music Centres will be considered from any talented individual, or their parents.

When to apply

Applications for holiday courses to be made by 1st February, 1st June or 1st November for consideration by the Grants sub-committee.

Applications must be made for each course as parental financial circumstances may change between courses.

How to apply

Application for financial aid should be made in writing on the appropriate form following the instructions provided on the appropriate form.

Proof of receipt of benefit will be needed with each application. This will allow for changes in personal circumstances.

If you wish to apply for assistance, please complete and return the appropriate form listed below.

Any additional 'sponsorship' for a course must also be declared.

The decision of the Grants sub-committee will be final.

If you believe that you fulfil the above requirements, and wish to apply for a grant, then download an application form which should be completed and then sent to the address shown on each form.

• To download the Music Centre Fee remission form, click here.
• To download the Holiday Course Fee remission form, click here.

These forms are in PDF format which can be read with Adobe Acrobat Reader which is freely downloadable.