Two young musicians won the St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarship, receiving up to $2,000 in awards.

Two young musicians, Maxine Wilson and Abby May, won the St Cecilia Youth Music Scholarship on November 24. Maxine, a 16-year-old pianist, received the $1,000 Senior Classical prize, while Abby, an 18-year-old singer, guitarist, and songwriter, won two awards totaling $2,000, including the Senior Contemporary and the David Harding Tertiary Scholarship. The event at St Bernard's Church in Batehaven featured twelve finalists aged 10 to 18. The scholarship, founded 30 years ago by Maria de Rocco, supports young musicians from Eurobodalla, Bega, and Shoalhaven Shires with performance opportunities and lesson funds.

November 26, 2024
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