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Strings & Keys funding supports area musicians

Ella Challoner, Hannah Turnbull, Lilyann Sanders, Marharyta Sharko, Melissa Hiebert and Tyler Lema are receiving funding in 2022
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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.

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