Two young musicians are going to be helped with their studies thanks to a bursary.

The Friends of Manx Youth Orchestra have launched the 2020 Roz Kelly Music Bursary.

It is awarded annually to enable two young musicians to separately attend the music summer school of their choice in the UK.

Applications are now invited from eligible young musicians. Full details of how to apply are available from [email protected] or by calling Andrew Cole on 898377.

You are eligible if you are:

â?¢Aged 16 - 21

â?¢Resident in the Isle of Man

â?¢Able to demonstrate their musical promise and enthusiasm through a written application

â?¢Able to provide a written recommendation from a teacher, musical mentor or similar

Each award is up to a maximum of £1,000 which is used to fund travel to and participation costs for a UK-based residential music summer school of their choice.

The closing date is Monday, February 10.

One of last year’s winners, Milly Nodwell, said: ’I was delighted to have received the Roz Kelly Bursary last summer.

’I chose to go to the brass and percussion course at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

’I believe that the summer school allowed me to take the next step in my music career and has motivated me to practice even more to achieve my goals. I also made friends who I keep in regular contact with now and hopefully we will continue to be life-long friends.’