2012 IFAc - ASC Finals Concert

Marianne Mathy Scholarship ('The Mathy')

$30,000 to assist with a program of study and/or singing activity

The winner of The Mathy will also receive:

1. ABC Classic FM Prize  Studio recording engagement for national transmission on ABC Classic FM valued at $8,000.
abc.net.au/classic

2. Faye Franco Prize  IT consultancy and up to six months service costs for a “classical singer” website.

3. 2MBS-FM Recording Engagement  Studio recording with 2MBS-FM 102.5 to be broadcast on the Australian Fine Music Network valued at $1,200.
2mbs.com

4. Lightbox Photographic Award  Portfolio of publicity photographs valued at $1,000.
lightboxphotography.com.au

5. Editorial Resources Prize Professionally produced résumé valued at $800.
editorial.net.au

6. Oral History  Taped interview by oral historian Diana Ritch will be recorded and retained within the Oral History Collection of the National Library of Australia.

7. The Mathy  Limited edition Drago Cherina sculpture presented by Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited.

Total prize value of over $41,000

Other Prizes awarded to any Finalist

As agreed by the adjudication panel on the night of the Finals Concert

Handa Prize

An audition in Tokyo in 2013. The prize includes return airfare, accommodation and expenses in Tokyo to the value of up to $10,000. If the recipient is successful at the audition, he/she will receive a professional engagement in Tokyo with return airfare, accommodation and expenses valued at up to $15,000.
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Total prize value of $25,000

Guildhall School of Music & Drama Award

Fees for one year’s study at the Guildhall School in the Post Diploma Vocal Training Course in the academic year 2013/2014, valued at $31,000.
gsmd.ac.uk

The winner will also receive the Sheila Prior Prize of $5,000 donated by the Australian Opera Auditions Committee and the Phoebe Patrick Award of $3,000.

Total prize value of over $39,000

Royal Northern College of Music Award

Fees for one year’s study at the College in Manchester in the academic year 2013/2014, valued at $25,000.
rncm.ac.uk

The winner will also receive the Clark & Associates Prize of $5,000 and the Nell Pascall Award of $3,000.

Total Prize value of over $33,000

Nelly Apt Scholarship

Scholarship to attend the International Vocal Arts Institute in Israel in July 2013, with airfares and living expenses. Total award of up to $15,000.
ivai.org

Mozart Opera Institute Award

Fees for one year's study at the Mozarteum University Salzburg in the Post Diploma Opera Course at the Mozart-Opera Institute in the academic year 2013/2014, valued at $3,500.
moz.ac.at

The winner will also receive an additional $2,500 (approx) subsidy for accommodation and the Woodward Family Prize of $2,500.

Total Prize value of over $8,500

Merenda Scholarship

Cash grant to enable the recipient to study the Italian language in Italy. Valued at $8,000.

Anselmo Colzani Prize

Fees, accommodation, lessons and masterclasses in the 2013 Budrio Colzani 10 day summer programme, valued at $4,000.
concorsoliricocolzani.it

The winner will also receive the the Haas Award of $2,500, presented by Music & Opera Singers Trust Ltd.

Total Prize value of over $6,500

Symphony Australia Young Vocalist Award

An engagement with a professional Australian symphony orchestra, and cash award of $5,000.
symphonyinternational.net

Universal Music Australia Prize

Classical CDs valued at $3,000.
musicpages.com.au

David Giles Meditation Award

A tailored Vedic Meditation course for each Finalist valued at $1,500 per person, for a total value of $7,500.
davidgilesmeditation.com

Christine Leaves Award

Thirty hours of publicist consultation, business and promotional planning over a 12-month period valued at $5,000.

David Harper Award

Ten lessons with David Harper valued at $1,200.

Zoe James Prize

A posture and voice control body review for each Finalist, valued at a total of $1,200.

Istituto Italiano di Cultura Award

25 hours of study in Italian at the Italian at the Italian Cultural Insitute in Sydney, valued at $350.

Opera Australia Prize

Opportunity for all Finalists to attend rehearsals in Melbourne or Sydney, observing an opera throughout the stages of its production.
opera-australia.org.au

2012 IFAC - ASC Semi-Finals concert

Tinkler Encouragement Award

Awarded to a singer not selected as a Finalist. Cash award of $500.

Running Bare Prize

Package of sports clothing and accessories to each Semi-Finalist. Value $250 for each Semi-Finalist. Total value $2,500.
runningbare.com.au

Semi-Final Contestants residing in or visiting NSW

As agreed by the adjudication panel at the Semi-Finals Concert

Ingrid Davidson Award

Use of an upright piano made by Richard Lipp of Stuttgart (German s/n 42056) for up to two years in the recipient's home. Valued at $12,000.
richardlipp.com.au

Parszos Prize

Italian language operatic repertoire phonetics coaching over a three-month period with Sydney-based Joyce Parszos, valued at $3,000.

Radzyminski Family Prize

French tuition over a six-month period with Sydney-based Lucienne Radzyminski, valued at $800.

Disclaimer

The recipients of any Scholarships and Prizes are reminded that the cash component is a form of income. Any enquiries regarding tax should be referred to the Deputy Commissioner of Taxation, an accountant or a registered tax consultant. The IFAC Australian Singing Competition and its administrator, Music & Opera Singers Trust Limited (MOST) act as co-ordinator of the above prizes and opportunities and cannot accept responsibility if any provider is unable to fulfill its obligations in any form.

If the recipient of any Scholarship connected to funds elects not to proceed with that Scholarship, the associated funds must be forfeited and may be made available to another Finalist.

The IFAC ASC and MOST take no responsibility for the acceptance of Scholarships which involve overseas travel. This decision is taken solely at the discretion of the recipient who should check the current status of the country in question with the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs at the time of travel.