The annual award from the M. Junice Headley Music Education Fund with the Battlefords and District Community Foundation was awarded to Jacelyn Stabbler of Unity.
Students who successfully complete a Royal Conservatory of Music practical exam for Grades 6 through 9 are encouraged to apply each year.
In reviewing the applications, Headley was impressed by the examiner’s comments about Jacelyn’s ability. “She has very good sight reading skills,” said Headley. “It’s very difficult to take a piece of music you have never seen and play it correctly.”
Headley was a piano teacher for 57 years and established this award to recognize the achievements of piano students. Jacelyn plans to continue her piano education and possibly teach it herself.
This award is from just one of 22 funds that the Battlefords and District Community Foundation currently administers. Annual grants support a number of community interests from the arts and health care to post-secondary scholarships and recreation. BDCF distributed more than $35,000 in community grants and scholarships last year. The foundation website at www.bdcf.ca has complete information.
