What is the Chris Treglown Foundation Fund?

The Chris Treglown Foundation Fund is a fund setup by the parents of Chris Treglown, a much loved and talented 23 year old man who died in 2012. Chris has been travelling to Cirencester and working with Maria Jagusz and MJUK. He was following his dream, meeting new friends, and enriching his natural talent with singing. The aim of the fund is to provide funding for young aspiring singers in cornwall and from MJUK. Awards are given annually to successful applicants who wish to pursue their musical career.

The monies rely on donations, sponsorships, concerts and musical events. There is also a Facebook page. The funding is designed to assist the students to:

  • Pursue their musical education.

  • Purchase necessary educational materials.

  • Participate in activities which will help achieve their optimum musical performance levels.

From a very sad and tragic loss, Chris’s parents are keeping the memory of their dear son alive, and also helping young people to benefit through the award. The development of the fund will provide opportunities for workshops and other musical events where young people can develop and perform their skills.

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About Maria Jagusz and MJUK

Maria trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the National Opera School. She has worked as a singer all over the UK and Internationally, performing with many leading singers, including Domingo and Carreras. Even when Maria was singing full time, she was always interested in helping young singers, and over the past 20 years she has built up a large teaching practice, and is passionate about creating opportunities for young singers. In 2006, MJUK was formed, and this has given young singers the chance to work with professionals to put on full scale musicals.

Maria has been a workshop leader with many leading opera companies, and directs workshops all over the UK. She teaches in Colleges and privately, and many of her students have continued their training and are working professionally. She adjudicates all over the country, and her passion for singing, encouraging and supporting others has earned her huge respect. Chris was a student of Marias, and during the short time he spent with her, he was enriching his natural talent and gaining in confidence. The fund aims to support the students Maria works with, and offers an MJUK award.

Trustees

  • Barry Farley

    Barry Farley is an experienced singing teacher, musical director and performer and leads various popular vocal workshops in Cornwall.

  • John Baxter

    John Baxter is a former Oxford chorister, and for many years was headteacher at Wells Cathedral School which specialises in music. He plays a very active role in music and music therapy in Cornwall.

  • John & Julia Treglown

    John & Julia Treglown are the founders of the Fund, and parents of Christopher.