How it works

Whole Note is a year-long program that supports and funds restricted-income youth through:

• A series of 10 music lessons (instrument or voice) with accredited music teachers in the community to a maximum $250

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• $545 scholarship to the Kamloops Interior Summer School of Music, which is hosted annually for three weeks in July

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• Opportunities for students to perform with and be mentored by members of local music groups

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• The program also provides students with a set of professional photos with their instrument and a Whole Note T-shirt

Students eligible to apply for the Whole Note Program include:

• Kamloops emerging musicians in Grade 6 through 11 who are involved in their school’s music program and have shown a firm commitment to music

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• Those who live in a household with a combined income $70,000 or less. Verification is required through Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment for the previous 2 years for each guardian in the household (assessment is made on gross income)

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• Whole Note will consider applications from households with annual incomes of more than $70,000 that include clear description of need

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• Students who have shown a firm commitment to music, this commitment should be described in your application

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• Youth accepted into the program will be assisted with finding a suitable private teacher