Keep the Music Alive Bursary

“Keep The Music Alive” (KTMA) is an initiative of the Sackville Community Band Society (SCBS). Most musicians in SCBS learned to play their instruments in Junior and Senior High School and The Society is committed to supporting the musicians of tomorrow by financially supporting young concert band musicians in the province of Nova Scotia. 

The Sackville Community Band Society has established an annual bursary for concert band students attending Nova Scotia Junior and Senior High Schools.  The Society will present up to three $500 bursaries (subject to available funding) to students demonstrating the desire and potential to further their studies within the genre of concert band.  Announcement of winners and presentation of awards will be made in the beginning of June.

The “Keep the Music Alive” Bursary may be used to support activities such as (but not limited to): 

  • Instrument rental or purchase for students acquiring a better instrument in order to reach their musical potential; 
  • Financial assistance for Grade 12 students accepted to an accredited Canadian university instrumental music program;
  • Assistance for students to attend advanced study sessions, seminars and workshops with professional musicians; and
  • Assistance for students attending advanced band programs or camps.

The Sackville Community Band Society is a registered Canadian charity. Supporters of the Society and/or its “Keep The Music Alive” fund will be provided receipts for tax purposes. 

Application Forms

Student Application

Teacher Reference Form

2024 Winners

Ben Crocker – Ellenvale Junior High – Dartmouth
 
Maddy Langille – Sackville High School – Lower Sackville
 
Charlie Saunders – Lockview High School – Fall River

2023 Winners

Kaitlyn Canning – Charles P. Allen High School – Bedford

Kingsley Murphy – Musquodoboit Rural High School – Muqsquodobit

2019 Winners

Caito Macdonald- Prince Andrew High School, Dartmouth

Cora Cameron – Citadel High School, Halifax
Tyson Walsh- Millwood High School, Sackville

Roslyn George- New Glasgow Academy, New Glasgow

2018 Winners

Caitlin Ahern – Prince Andrew High School, Dartmouth

Cora Cameron – Citadel High School, Halifax
Breton Hickey – Glace Bay High School, Glace Bay

Arlene Johnson – Prince Andrew High School, Dartmouth