The Friends of Music in Winchester

The Friends of Music in Winchester is a small charity which supports young people in their musical education.

They are able to award grants towards:

• the hire or purchase of instruments
• help with tuition fees
• attendance at training courses
• musical projects

Dayas Fund

This grant scheme is open to people over 18 years of age. The fund was set up from a legacy left by former Hampshire teacher Mrs Hayton (original name Dayas).

Successful applicants receive funding for lessons to:

• develop new musical interests
• refresh musical skills in singing or playing an instrument
• develop skills in areas such as composition, conducting and performance

How to apply

To find out how to apply visit the website: Dayas Music Scholarship – HIWCF

Email grantsadmin@hiwcf.com

Phone 01962 798700

Hampshire Foundation for Young Musicians

The Hampshire Foundation for Young Musicians a charity setup to advance the music education of young people up to the age of 25 who reside or are educated principally in Hampshire, including Portsmouth and Southampton

Funds are available which enable young musicians to undertake studies or specific projects in connection with:

• Composition
• conducting
• instrumental and vocal performance

with grants, for example, for:

• music tuition
• music course fees

(Areas such as music in education, music technology, musicology and participation in competitions of international standard are included)

Regrettably, funds are not available for the purchase of musical instruments, equipment or sheet music, nor for general undergraduate or postgraduate course fees. The Foundation welcomes applications for grants for music tuition, music course fees and other activities which complement music making within the community.