Cash Prizes

Cash Prizes are awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in their studies. These prizes are supported by our General Donations Fund except where indicated.

  • Bravura Nova Scotia —
    Musical Theatre Prize

    $100 for a musical theatre student.

  • Bravura Nova Scotia —
    Piano Prize

    In memory of Susie Gabriel a $100 prize is given to a piano student

  • Bravura Nova Scotia – Harry Dean “Lighthouse” Award

    $100 for a senior music student in memory of former long-time Conservatory Director Harry Dean

  • Bravura Nova Scotia – Ifan Williams “Lighthouse” Award

    $100 for a junior music student in memory of former long-time Conservatory Director Ifan Williams

  • Bravura Nova Scotia - Honouree(s) Prize

    $100 for each Honouree.  The field is selected by the Student Awards Committee taking into consideration the interests of the Honouree(s).

  • Bravura Nova Scotia – Sheila Piercey Awards

    Six $50 cash prizes to pay the costs of a collaborative pianist for vocal students applying for an auditioned scholarship.

Bravura Nova Scotia – Kiwanis Music Festival Prizes

The following prizes are awarded to adjudicated student performances at the annual Kiwanis Music Festival. 

  • Bravura Nova Scotia -
    Piano Award

    Best keyboard performance in the Senior or Open class by a student of a piece from the classical period. 

    $200

  • Bravura Nova Scotia -
    Voice Award

    Best performance in the Concert Group—any voice—senior 16-19 years.  Own choice—three selections.

    $200

  • Bravura Nova Scotia Award

    Best brass, string, or woodwind performance by a student of any age. 

    $200

  • (NEW IN 2022) Bravura Nova Scotia – Annie DesBrisay Award

    For a musician from the senior classes who has displayed exceptional ability in all performances.

    $500

  • (NEW IN 2022) Bravura Nova Scotia – Musical Theatre Award

    Best musical theatre performance by a student of any age.

    $200