Local music education groups; CCE Anne Devlin Comhaltas Branch in Aughrim and CCE Bray will both receive €1,000 in Government funding, Fine Gael TD, Andrew Doyle has said.
Minister Doyle said: “I am delighted to announce that local music education groups here in Wicklow will receive funding to help them continue to enable young people and children to access varied music education experiences.
“The funding can be used to purchase instruments and will greatly help smaller scale music education and community initiatives and organisations to nurture our many talented young musicians.
“In order to qualify, our local groups had to demonstrate a well-established track record in music education provision with strong learning outcomes for participants.
“This scheme will provide support and encouragement for future musicians in Wicklow and all across the country.
“Developing musical education is a great way to help children and young people to learn a new skill, gain confidence in themselves, and have a lot of fun while doing it.
“My Fine Gael colleague, Minister for Education and Skills Richard Bruton, supports music education through a number of initiatives including music on the curriculum, Music Generation and now through this bursary scheme.
“I hope that this initiative will help to further shape the landscape of music education in Ireland and provide encouragement for future talent.”
Minister Richard Bruton said: “I am delighted to announce that 29 community initiatives nationwide will be supported by my Department through this Music Bursary Scheme. It will provide important support and help nurture our talented young musicians across the country.”