2020 was a turning point for the performing arts world, from challenging music education programs in schools to cancelling out live performance in music halls across the country. This presented unforeseen challenges for music educators and had a devastating effect on the livelihood of working musicians. While there were some valiant efforts to produce virtual concerts, the lost revenues did not match that of performing to a live audience. Some venues found a way to keep the music going and musicians responded with great aplomb. ‘Pop Up’ concerts appeared in random outdoor locations offering a glimmer of hope to those who make a living in music.
Through this period, we gave merit awards to several gifted musicians who have contributed to the performing arts with their musical talents.
These are just some of the talented young Canadian music students to whom the Lou Williamson Scholarship Fund has awarded financial support to-date. There will be many more to come!
MusicfestCanada 2022 Virtual Awards Presentation
2022
2022 Belmont Secondary Scholarship Recipient Sadie Karlsson2022 Lou Williamson Jazz Award recipient Cole Ashley backstage at the Royal Theatre, Victoria International Jazz Festival with one of the presenters, Chris Millington.2022 Wellington Secondary School Award Recipients2022 West Coast Jazz Festival @ Vancouver Island University – 5 Awards presented to:
Kareem Hassib – Wellington Secondary S.
Rachel Muir-O’Brien – Nanaimo District Secondary S.
Lucy Street – Ladysmith Secondary S.
Teagan White – Wellington Secondary S.
Josh Warren – Royal Bay Secondary S.
2020
2020 Daryl Mar, Victoria Jazzfest International and Chris Millington present Lou Williamson Jazz Award to Clay Wilkinson outside the Jazz Society office.
2019
Wellington Secondary, Nanaimo BCVictoria International Jazz FestivalBelmont Secondary, Langford BC
2018
Schulich School of Music, McGill UniversityMusicfest CanadaMusicfest CanadaWellington Secondary Nanaimo BC
2017
Royal Bay SecondaryMusicfest Canada
2016
Belmont SecondaryMusicfest CanadaWellington Secondary, Nanaimo BCRoyal Bay Secondary
And More!
National Youth Jazz ComboNational Youth Jazz Combo, TorontoBelmont Secondary School, Victoria BC
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