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tudying abroad is crucially important for young Australian musicians, no more so as the world becomes ever more interconnected. The chance to study in the elite cultural and educational centres around the globe such as London, Paris, Vienna, New York and Shanghai, helps best equip our most gifted musicians to be able to contribute back to Australia as future performers, composers, cultural leaders, and educators.
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he Australian Music Foundation promotes and celebrates Australian musical life on a world stage. We offer scholarships to applicants who wish to pursue their music education overseas, as well as performance opportunities, career advice and professional mentoring.
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he partnership of the Australian Music Foundation with young Australian musicians studying overseas began in 1975, when the Foundation was formed in the United Kingdom. In the last decade the Foundation has expanded to include the AMF Australia Foundation and The Australian Music Foundation North America Inc, becoming a truly global support network.
Justine Marsden Bernadette Harvey
Viola
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Piano
Soloist & Duo performer
David Fung
Carolyn Harris
Mezzo-Soprano Opera Australia
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Yarlung Records & ABC Classics
Ian Munro
Yelian He
Piano
Cello
2014 Australian Cello Prize Winner
Australian Recitalist
Cavaleri Quartet
Soprano
English National Opera, Opera North
Baritone
Opera North (UK)
Jessica Cottis Conductor
Guest & Residencies, Aus & NZ
(some of our)
Alumni Marcus van der Akker Vocal coach
Conductor
Australian World Orchestra
Craig Ogden
Jeffrey Black
Rachael Tobin
Baritone
Performer & Vocal coach
Cello
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Graeme Macfarlane Tenor
Opera Australia
Timpani, Co-Principal
Guildhall School of Music & Drama, UK
Piano
Muse Records
Concert artist with Musica Viva
Tanya Davis Violin
Andrew Goodwin Tenor
Bolshoi Opera
Deborah Riedel Soprano
Amir Farid Benaud Trio & Soloist, Move Records
Clarinet
Piano
“New York’s Queen of avant-garde piano” London Symphony Orchestra
Alexander Briger
Violin & Music Director
Schoeneberg Symphony Orchestra
Nicole Canham
Kristian Chong
Antoine Bedewi
Lisa Moore
Stanley Chia-Min Dodds
Concert artist & Recitalist, Melba Records
Victor Sangiorgio
Saxophone
Bass Baritone
Opera Australia, various USA & UK
Mezzo-soprano
Soprano
David Robins Tania Fraser Oboe
Daniel Sumegi
Soprano
Opera Australia, ROH (UK)
Elizabeth Campbell
International performer & recording artist
Simon Thorpe
Amanda Thane
Saxophone
Rosamund Illing
SouthernX Soloists Mezzo-Soprano Acting Principal English Touring Opera, Recitalist Tasmania Symphony Orchestra
Sky Ingram
Amy Dickson
International artist, Sony records Violin Australian Chamber Orchestra
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Helen Sherman
Solo & Duo performers, Melba Records
Zoe Black
Kleiner International recitalist Piano Ann Beilby Ellisse & broadcast artist Flute Violin
Cello
Counter-Tenor
Sony records, UK & Europe
Victoria Lambourn
Flute
Piano
Pei-Jee & Pie-Sian Ng
David Hansen
Benjamin Bayl Conductor
Symphony, Chamber & Opera Orchestras
Asmira Woodward-Page Violin
Soloist, Australia & USA
Peter Coleman-Wright
International & multi-label artist
Baritone
English National Opera
Bond Electric Quartet
Guitar
Classic FM recording artist
The Australian Music Foundation has supported over 144 Australian musicians in their overseas study since the first awards were granted in 1980. At least 80% are still active in music at a professional level. linkedin.com/company/australian-music-foundation
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n 2014, we are launching a new Award - the Friends of the AMF Award, to enable our members to be able to directly support the development of a young Australian musician. Sapphire or Diamond level Friends will see £200 and £500 respectively go directly to the Friends of the AMF Award Fund.
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Friends of the AMF Award will be granted annually to an Awardee or Awardees (at the Judges discretion) to provide additional support as they carry out their musical education. Sapphire and Diamond Friends’ contributions will be acknowledged (unless anonymity is requested) in all Award material and on our website.
he Friends of the AMF Award will provide a link between the Awardees and their supporters, with updates and opportunities to see them perform and hear from them personally on the progress of their musical development. In addition to the general Friend’s benefits outlined below, Sapphire and Diamond Friends will enjoy a close
relationship with the Friends of the AMF Awardee, including being invited to our Wigmore Hall Live Auditions (or the equivalent in other regions when possible), to share in the final round selection of each year’s Awardee.
Membership Levels £80 / £150* •
Two complimentary tickets to any of our main ticketed events (ticket price guide: £20)
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10% discount (for up to 2 tickets per event) at AMF events
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Invitation to our Friends’ exclusive events which give you a chance to network, see a performance from one of our current Awardees and hear what we are up to
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Priority at special events and invitations to selected third party events, linked to our Awardees or Alumni
*couple’s discount
£280 •
All Opal benefits
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Friends of the AMF Award contribution - £200
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Final round auditions invitation (+ guests) at Wigmore Hall
£580 •
All Opal benefits
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Friends of the AMF Award contribution - £500
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Final round auditions invitation (+ guests) at Wigmore Hall
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Exclusive access to the annual Friends of the AMF Awardee, including recordings, events and meetings
Join Us / Donation Form
Australian Music Foundation UK Registered Charity No. 270784 ABN 33 797 767 154 USA 501c3 Fed Tax ID 45-3610532
You can take out your Friends of the AMF membership at any time during the year. Renewals will be processed annually from the date you join until you notify us otherwise. You may pass on one or both of your Member’s complimentary tickets to a non-Member, or send someone in your place to a Friends-only event. For all UK taxpayers who qualify, the Australian Music Foundation can collect Gift Aid on your behalf. If you pay income tax at the higher or additional rate and intend to collect the additional tax relief due to you, we can provide the appropriate donation receipts on request. If you would like us to collect Gift Aid on your membership or donation, please fill in the Gift Aid declaration below. Please send this completed form to: Australian Music Foundation, 67 Chestnut Grove, Balham, SW12 8JF or scan and send via email to: bs@australianmusicfoundation.org I wish to donate / join as a: Opal Friend - £80 One-off donation
Opal Couple - £150
Sapphire Friend - £280
Diamond Friend - £580
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Please tell us how you would like us to acknowledge your name in print (Sapphire & Diamond Friends, donations over £500):
How would you like to pay? Cheque made payable to ‘Australian Musical Foundation in London’ Bank transfer Bank: Natwest Name: Australian Musical Foundation in London Sort code: 60-00-01 Account: 08545278 Standing order (please see form overleaf) Your Details Title
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Please treat as Gift Aid all qualifying gifts of money made to the Australian Music Foundation (tick all boxes which apply): today
in the past 4 years
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I confirm I have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax for the current tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all the charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that I donate to will reclaim on my gifts for the current tax year. I understand that other taxes such as VAT and Council Tax do not qualify. I understand that the charity will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I have given. Signature
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Thank you for your support Please notify the charity or CASC if you: - want to cancel this declaration - change your name or home address - no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the tax relief due to you, you must include Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.
Australian Music Foundation Instruction to your Bank or Building Society Please fill in this form and send to: Australian Music Foundation, 67 Chestnut Grove, Balham, SW12 8JF or scan and email to: bs@australianmusicfoundation.org Please enter the name and full postal address of your Bank or Building Society: To: The Manager of
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at _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ (bank address) Please arrange a standing order payable to: Australian Musical Foundation in London NatWest Sort Code: 60-00-01 Account number: 08545278 The sum of ÂŁ _________________________ annually starting on
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