Isobel Lillian Bell Music Travel Funds

The Isobel Lillian Bell Music Travel Funds is granted to Wind Symphony music students at the University of Prince Edward Island to support travel to music festivals, competitions, and other learning opportunities. This travel fund for music students was established by Mary Roscoe Murphy Robertson in memory of Isobel Lillian Bell (1913-2007), who was a keen lover of cats and music. Even well into her 90s, Lillian would hire a driver to take her from Lindsay to Toronto to attend the 'Sing-along-Messiah' at Massey Hall. Lillian loved PEI and particularly appreciated the performances of young musicians and singers no matter what the venue. She was an inspiration in her ability to enjoy and share the small and great pleasures of life even when she was faced with many difficult challenges. She gave joy and support to everyone who knew her and was always willing to listen and help when needed. She respected and encouraged the young people she met and relished her contacts with them so much that she frequently surprised them with monetary gifts to help them in their studies. In this spirit, Mary Roscoe Murphy Robertson created this fund to assist UPEI Music students in spreading joy through their musical talents.