This fund was established in memory of Hugh Douglas Langin, Halifax’s strongest living statement that each of us has the potential to change and improve at any point in our life. Injured at birth, Hugh had challenges throughout his life, yet his thirst for knowledge and understanding was life long. Hughie’s greatest passion was music. He loved music and musicians throughout Halifax loved him. They understood Hughie’s love of music was like his personality: simple and pure. He was happiest circulating throughout the crowd at Stayner’s Wharf, while the band played on.
The Hugh Douglas Langin Fund distributes Hughie Awards annually through two streams: 1) the Music Arts Program at the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) and 2) through the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia. The purpose of these awards is to help local musicians “play on” through the provision of financial support for musical studies and/or artistic growth pursuits.
Musicians of exceptional talent, or potential talent, who best reflect Hughie’s qualities and passion for music, will be selected for the award.
To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled in the Music Arts program at the Nova Scotia Community College.
One or more scholarships will be awarded annually. The donor advisors reserve the right to distribute awards on a more or less frequent basis as income levels and CFNS permit.
