The Ian Pearce Piano scholarship is run in conjunction with Clarence City
Council. The winner is selected from applicants nominated by
music teachers in the community. The recipient receives approximately 10 lessons from a teacher chosen by the Clarence Jazz Festival Committee, and also has a masterclass with the Festival Ambassador with a performance at the festival included.
Clarence Jazz Festival is held in February over 7 days.
Clarence Jazz Festival
Winners:
2015 (inaugural) – Finnian Reese (piano)
2016 – Fraser Reynold (piano)
2017 – no recipient
2018 –