The Harvey Parker Award for Woodwind is an annual award established in 2022 to honour the memory of Harvey Parker (July 2001 – December 2021), a talented and passionate musician who believed deeply in equity within the world of music. Harvey was a flautist, oboist, pianist, and organist, supported by Future Talent on the flute, and later pursued music studies at the University of York.

This award celebrates Harvey’s legacy by supporting one exceptional young woodwind musician each year. The recipient will receive £2,000 to help cover their musical costs, enabling them to further their development on their instrument.  

The Harvey Parker Award for Woodwind continues Harvey’s vision of creating a more equitable and inclusive music community by supporting the next generation of woodwind players regardless of their background or financial barriers.  

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