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Four Bursaries Expand Music-Education Access in British Columbia

A Comox Valley music studio has established four bursaries for the 2026-27 academic year to help students cover lesson, program and college costs, the Comox Valley Record reported. Con Moto Music Centre created separate awards for postsecondary study,…

SBO+ StaffJuly 28, 2026Reporting source: Comox Valley Record

A Comox Valley music studio created four bursaries covering lessons, youth programs and postsecondary music study. Photo via Comox Valley Record.

A Comox Valley music studio has established four bursaries for the 2026-27 academic year to help students cover lesson, program and college costs, the Comox Valley Record reported.

Con Moto Music Centre created separate awards for postsecondary study, youth music lessons, the Comox Valley Youth Music Centre's instrumental and choral programs, and students attending the Vancouver Community College School of Music.

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