1. The
YMFA Award
- $25,000
presented by Youth Music
Foundation of Australia Inc.
A condition of the Award is that it be used for overseas study. The winner
must be available to perform at the Mathy Awards Finals Concert and, at a
mutually convenient time, in recital for the sponsor in
Melbourne
. The Foundation will require a written report
of study undertaken and the benefits derived from the winner.
The
winner of the YMFA
Award will also receive the:
Armstrong-Martin
Scholarship
- $4500 presented by the Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust
for overseas study.
http://www.theindependent.org.au
Haas
Award
- $2500 cash grant presented by Music & Opera Singers
Trust Ltd
Editorial
Resources Prize
- professionally produced résumé. www.editorial.net.au
2.
Royal
Over-Seas League Music Bursary - $3000
and one week’s accommodation at Over-Seas House: a lunchtime recital at either
St James Piccadilly or St Martin in the Field; an evening concert at both
Over-Seas House London and Over-Seas House Edinburgh; one week at Dartington
International Summer School or similar course of masterclasses; consultation
lesson with a leading vocal teacher in London; tickets for major concerts and
other cultural events during the stay at Over-Seas House. The ROSL will
provide a prize-winning young professional accompanist for all concerts.
Availability for these opportunities is dependent on the presence of the
recipient at the appropriate time. The
recipient must be under the age of 30 years on 30 January 2010. www.rosl.org.uk
3. Britten-Pears
Young Artist Programme -
an
opportunity to participate in a high calibre master class course by eminent
teachers for short periods of intensive coaching. Each course ends with a
public recital. The
programme of masterclasses for 2010 will be available on the web from
September/October 2009 at www.aldeburgh.co.uk/bpp
and applications can be made online.
The recipient must communicate with the Director
of Artist Development
by December 2009, complete the application form and audition (either in person
or by CD recording) in January 2010. If selected the recipient will
receive a Scholarship to cover the fees for the course but will need to budget
for his/her own travel and living expenses.
4. Glyndebourne
Festival Prize - an
opportunity to attend staged rehearsals and audition for the 2010 Glyndebourne
Festival. The recipient will need to budget for his/her own travel and
living expenses and will be entitled to receive "company" benefits and
support while at Glyndebourne. www.glyndebourne.com
5.
4MBS Classic FM Award - a recording produced at the 4MBS FM
studio. www.4mbs.com.au
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 Australian Singing Competition
acts as the Co-Ordinator of the above prizes and opportunities
and cannot accept responsibility if a provider is unable to
fulfil its obligations in any form. The
Australian Singing Competition takes no responsibility for the
acceptance of scholarships which involve overseas travel.
This decision is taken solely at the discretion of the
recipient. Recipients are advised to check
the current status of the country in question with the
Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs at the
time of travel.
