This bursary was
created following the untimely death of Bernard Crawforth in
September 2004.
Bernard’s contribution to the Abraham Darby School was vast,
whether seen or unseen, and so it was natural that something be
done as a memorial to Bernard, and it is fitting that it should
benefit young people in their pursuit of music in a practical
way, just as he always did.
Bernard
contributed to many communities through singing, bamboo pipes
and his music; involving anyone who wanted to join in, no matter
what their ability. He taught his pupils the value of music in
the community and carol singing with Bernard was a joy to all
that ever went over all the years that he did it. Bernard taught
science at the Abraham Darby School in the early days and then
extended his extra-curricular music becoming a music teacher and
then Deputy Head before his retirement, after which he became a
supply teacher.
The Bernard Crawforth Memorial Bursary was set up initially with the
proceeds from the dissolution of the Telford Bamboo Pipe Club,
Bernard’s creation and great passion. The craft of
bamboo pipe making, playing the pipes and membership of the
Piper’s Guild
was an important part of his life.
It is hoped that the fund
will help many young people in their pursuit of a music
education.
Who can apply?
If you are a current or past pupil of the Abraham Darby School,
or have been a member of one of the bands or choir from the
school, you are eligible to apply for a
Bernard Crawforth
Memorial Bursary.
Bursaries are available towards costs for
Summer schools, attending auditions for national ensembles,
attending auditions for Music college or for attendance at other
external music courses and training at the discretion of the
judges.
The
Judges of the Bursary may grant up to 50% of the total cost of
attendance, including travel. An estimate of the cost of
attendance is required and successful recipients of a bursary
will receive the funding on production of a short feedback
report about the audition/course etc and receipts showing
expenditure.
Each
applicant should fill in an application form, which is available
from
Mr D Bill, 63 Park Street, Madeley, Telford TF7 5JY - Telephone 01952
418248.
or you can download a form by clicking on the link below
Bernard Crawforth Memorial Bursary Application Form
The completed application form should be submitted to:
Mr D Bill at the above address
Details of the successful candidates will be circulated to
Bernard’s family.
The
Judges of the bursary are:
Miss R Morton
Mr D Bill
Mrs S Smith
Mr W Smith
Mrs J Beardsmore
Past recipients of the bursary:
Nerys Cook
James Roberts
Abraham Darby Showband (sponsored by Newport Chiropractic)
Christopher Johnson
Gareth Cheshire
Olivia Wild
