An 18-year-old Vancouver high school student is hoping to raise thousands to pursue her dream of becoming a world-class pianist.
Carmen Cheung showed an extraordinary skill on piano from a young age. She started studying at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, a charity that offers free music education to youth who are at-risk or under served.
Cheung applied to the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, and was accepted. The problem? The tuition is $35,000 annually, plus living expenses for a total of $60,000-$70,000 per year. She would need to attend the school for four years. Cheung plans to teach piano to youth in a similar situation to her own once she completes the program.
Her high school generously gave her a $6,000 scholarship, but it’s not nearly enough to cover the expense of Berklee. The Sarah McLachlan School of Music is hoping British Columbians will generously offer to help Carmen.
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For more information on how you can help, go to http://www.sarahschoolofmusic.com/
— with files from Linda Aylesworth
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