Dr. Don Burkett Memorial Bursary

Posted by Peter Roaf 
on Jun 16, 2015
 
Dr. Don  Burkett (right) with fellow musician and old friend Bob Miller
 
The Dr. Don Burkett Memorial Bursary will support candidates attending the workshop in conjunction with the South Delta Jazz Festival sponsored by the Delta Community Music School. The bursary will be in effect for this year’s workshop, July 7-11, 2015, and will continue for years to come.
 
 
Rotary Club of Ladner President Patricia Sibley (second from right) presents a cheque for $600 from the club towards the Dr. Don Burkett Memorial Bursary at the Delta Community Music School in the memory of the late Ladner Rotarian Don Burkett. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the Music School are (l to r) Suzanne Oliver, Bob Miller, Barb Burkett and Stephen Robb
 

Ladner Rotarian Don Burkett passed away on June 1, 2013. The jazz workshop was one of the highlights of Don’s year. Those who knew him understand how much he enjoyed playing the guitar and bass. He had a particular passion for jazz.

Each year Don looked forward joyfully to being challenged and encouraged to take his playing to a higher level through the master classes offered at the workshop. He was also very supportive of young people just starting out on their journey into the genre of jazz. He would be very pleased to know this bursary has been established in his name.

For further information, to apply for the bursary or to make a contributing donation please see http://southdeltajazzfestival.com or contact the DCMS music director Stephen Robb at 604-946-1280 or srobb@dcms.ca.

 
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