The Agar Trust supports young people (8-21) resident in rural Scotland who demonstrate exceptional musical ability or potential and wish to further their musical education beyond their local area. Our priority is to contribute towards the additional travel and subsistence costs which are faced by those who are resident in rural Scotland. To see a map of our award holders and to read more click here. |
New closing date. Don’t be late! The next closing date for applications will be 29 February 2024. |
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We are delighted to welcome our first Agar Ambassadors
for 2023, whom we have supported over a number of years and
who are now studying music in various institutions of higher education. You can read their profiles
here. To hear
previous Ambassadors discussing their lives with music, and the critical influences which encouraged them, visit our
YouTube channel. |
Great news that the Agar Trust is giving young musicians the support to make that journey for their music making. Best wishes to the Trust and to all the award winners. Dame Evelyn Glennie, Percussionist. Creating music is one of life’s greatest joys. Get on that bus and go for it. Sally Beamish, Composer. There are huge numbers of talented young musicians in rural Scotland who face enormous challenges to the development of that talent. The Agar Trust’s focus on supporting these youngsters, across all genres of music, is inspiring and invaluable. Dougie Pincock, Piper. |