riends of the MF Opal, Sapphire & Diamond Membership Become a Friend and help us support our young Australian Musicians studying in the UK, Europe and the USA

Ftudying abroad is crucially important for young AustralianA musicians, no more so as the world becomes ever Smore 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.

he Australian Music Foundation promotes and celebrates Australian musical life on a world stage. We offer Tscholarships to applicants who wish to pursue their music education overseas, as well as performance opportunities, career advice and professional mentoring.

he partnership of the Australian Music Foundation with young Australian musicians studying overseas began Tin 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. Pei-Jee & Pie-Sian Ng Justine Marsden David Hansen Cello Viola Counter-Tenor Solo & Duo performers, Melba Records Bernadette Harvey Symphony Orchestra Sony records, UK & Europe Amanda Thane Piano Amy Dickson Soprano Daniel Sumegi Soloist & Duo performer Victoria Lambourn , ROH (UK) Bass Baritone Mezzo-Soprano Zoe Black Saxophone Opera Australia, various USA & UK Carolyn Harris International artist, Sony records David Fung Opera Australia Violin Flute Australian Chamber Orchestra Stanley Chia-Min Dodds Piano Sydney Symphony Orchestra Elizabeth Campbell Violin & Music Director Yarlung Records & ABC Classics Rosamund Illing Mezzo-soprano Schoeneberg Symphony Orchestra Yelian He Ian Munro Soprano Concert artist & Recitalist, Melba Records Piano International performer & recording artist Amir Farid Cello Australian Recitalist Piano 2014 Australian Cello Prize Winner Nicole Canham Benaud Trio & Soloist, Move Records Victor Sangiorgio Clarinet Ellisse Kleiner Piano Muse Records Ann Beilby International recitalist & broadcast artist Kristian Chong Jeffrey Black Flute Piano Violin Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (some of our) Rachael Tobin Baritone Cavaleri Quartet Concert artist with Musica Viva Cello Performer & Vocal coach David Robins Tania Fraser Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Oboe Alumni Benjamin Bayl Helen Sherman Saxophone Graeme Macfarlane Conductor Mezzo-Soprano Acting Principal SouthernX Soloists Tenor Symphony, Chamber & Opera Orchestras English Touring Opera, Recitalist Tasmania Symphony Orchestra Opera Australia Andrew Goodwin Sky Ingram Antoine Bedewi Tenor Asmira Woodward-Page Simon Thorpe Lisa Moore Bolshoi Opera Violin Soprano Baritone Timpani, Co-Principal Soloist, Australia & USA , Opera North Opera North (UK) “New York’s Queen of avant-garde piano” London Symphony Orchestra Deborah Riedel Marcus van der Akker Soprano Peter Coleman-Wright Vocal coach Baritone Guildhall School of Music & Drama, UK Tanya Davis International & multi-label artist English National Opera Conductor Alexander Briger Violin Guest & Residencies, Aus & NZ Conductor Craig Ogden Bond Electric Quartet Australian World Orchestra 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.

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australianmusicfoundation.org [email protected] riends of the MF ward 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 IFrespectively go directly to the FriendsA of the AMF AwardA Fund. 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 A 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. TIn 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) • 10% discount (for up to 2 tickets per event) at AMF events • 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 • Priority at special events and invitations to selected third party events, linked to our Awardees or Alumni *couple’s discount

£280 • All Opal benefits • Friends of the AMF Award contribution - £200 • Final round auditions invitation (+ guests) at Wigmore Hall

£580

• All Opal benefits • Friends of the AMF Award contribution - £500 • Final round auditions invitation (+ guests) at Wigmore Hall • Exclusive access to the annual Friends of the AMF Awardee, including recordings, events and meetings Australian Music Foundation Join Us / Donation Form 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: [email protected] I wish to donate / join as a: Opal Friend - £80 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)

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Gift Aid Declaration: 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 in the future 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.

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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: [email protected]

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Australian Musical Foundation in London

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