MOUNTAIN VIEW COUNTY - Council has approved funding from the Strings & Keys Education fund totalling $4,700 for 2022.
The move came by way of motion at the recent regularly scheduled council meeting.
The Strings & Keys Music Education Fund supports individuals in the district requiring financial assistance for the cost of musical education. Projects supporting include private music lessons, instrument rental and/or maintenance, summer music programs, post-secondary music education, and travel to auditions and competitions.
Those receiving funding in 2022 are Ella Challoner, Hannah Turnbull, Lilyann Sanders, Marharyta Sharko, Melissa Hiebert and Tyler Lema.
The Strings & Keys committee received 10 applications for funding in 2022. As of Jan. 1, 2022 the scholarship had a total of $9,835 remaining.