
Michael Pilaar
Michael Pilaar was a passionate young musician who tragically passed away from melanoma in 2017 at the age of 19. In his memory, the Michael Pilaar Memorial Music Scholarship was established by his family to support young musicians in Rotorua, helping them pursue their interest in music performance.
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Michael Pilaar, who was passionate about music, died from melanoma in 2017, aged 19, and the scholarship was established by his family.
Oregon Chorale to perform with Rotorua District ChoirThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-08-04





