Applications update
5th December 2010
Last weekend some of Christine Brown's ensemble music was played at a talk held by the North Yorkshire branch of the European Piano Teachers' Association (EPTA). Local EPTA member Elizabeth Harding gave the talk and some of her pupils as well as fellow teachers Margaret Smith and Hilary Garrett played works for two, three and four pianists.
Most generously, Elizabeth donated her fee for the talk to the Christine Brown Trust.
We have now received several applications to our Trust, so it's great news that our name is becoming known. All applications will be discussed at the next meeting of Trustees early in the New Year.
In other news, the buyer of Christine Brown's virginals has posted a performance on YouTube. You can watch it below, enjoy!
Instruments sold, sheet music now online, first awards handed out & new honorary president
22nd September 2010
The remaining instruments have now been sold and all have gone to good homes where they will be used and appreciated!
We are now in a position to put some of Christine's music into our store. Trustee Andy Heron has catalogued it all in what we hope is a user-friendly way so that you can see if there is anything there of interest to you. Much of the music contains Christine's priceless little notes and tips, as well as helpful fingering suggestions, so it's well worth having a look.
Two awards have been made in the last few weeks, both for talented string players who were up-grading their stringed instruments and looking for funding to help them to do so. New stringed instruments - and bows - do not come cheap, so the Trust was delighted to be able to support these motivated young students and help them on their way.
Meanwhile our first ever recipient has sent us a report of his progress, and he has had exceptional success, gaining a place at the Royal Academy of Music to continue his studies. Thanking the Christine Brown Trust for their support last year, he writes "I am extremely grateful for all the support I have had which has contributed to the next exciting stage in my music education"
We are delighted that Gordon Fergus-Thompson has agreed to become Honorary President of the Trust. His association will be invaluable to the Trust and we are very much looking forward to keeping him involved and up to date with all our news.
Recent concert a success
19th July 2010
The Christine Brown Trust held a concert on 3rd July at Wesley Chapel in Harrogate, where recitalist Gordon Fergus-Thompson delighted the audience with a wonderful programme: Schumann Kreisleriana, Brahms 3 Intermezzi op 117, Chopin Barcarolle and Scriabin Sonata No 3. Gordon had lessons with Christine Brown between the ages of 11 and 16 and spoke movingly at the concert about the influence she had on him. He always kept in touch with Christine over the years and she was delighted with his international success.
Trustee Andy Heron is at present making a start on the daunting task of logging Christine's music collection (or what remains of it, as some was sold at the concert). Once he has done this, the list will be put onto the website and the music will be available to purchase.
The instruments remain unsold at present and we are open to offers!
New website launched
20th June 2010
This new website has been launched to help make the Trust more accessible to people looking for funding. Applicants will be able to download an application form directly from the site as well as find out more information about the Trust.
Trustees will be directly contactable through the website for any queries, and there will be up to date information about any fundraising events or new developments in the Trust.
Christine Brown had a large collection of music and CD's in her estate and much of that music is now available to purchase through the store section of the site.
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