Adelaide Youth Orchestra Fund

What is this appeal for?

We are collecting funds to help with providing our young musicians with the following:

Tutorials with leading South Australian musicians from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. And the Elder Conservatorium of Music, The University of Adelaide.
Scholarships to pay part or full membership fees for disadvantaged or talented young musicians..
Discounted concert tickets for regional school and public concerts, so that as many people as possible can afford to attend our concerts.
Touring orchestras to regional South Australia to provide people with the rare opportunity to attend an orchestral concert.
Presentation of our annual concert program, which allows our young musicians to gain invaluable performance skills.
Purchasing of orchestral instruments such as timpani, contra-bassoon and tubular bells which young musicians are unable to afford to buy. This will help save AdYO significant costs with regards to hiring instruments.

More about AdYO
Established in 2001, the Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO) is a thriving and strong musical and educational force for young Adelaide musicians. AdYO is committed to musical excellence and the showcasing of emerging South Australian musicians between the ages of 8 and 25.

Each week the organisation caters for over 170 young musicians in three ensembles, Adelaide Youth Orchestra, Adelaide Youth Sinfonie and Adelaide Youth Strings.

AdYO offers young musicians the opportunity to flourish in a vibrant and exciting musical environment, developing orchestral, musical, and team skills with their peers. They are encourage to perform to the highest standard, fostering lasting friendships and making great music. Each orchestral member has the opportunity to work with professional tutors and teachers from the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, the Elder Conservatorium of Music and other professional institutions in SA.

AdYO is developing significant relationships with members of SA's music and arts community. In addition to the core artistic program, we're now seeing a healthy exchange of ideas and collaborations with theatre groups, fusion bands and composers.

How will the funds be used?
Funds will be used to purchase services and equipment to be used by our young participants to ensure that they are training in an environment of the highest standards of safety and artistic excellence. Payment of professional musicians to increase levels of orchestral tuition

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Scholarships
Discounted AdYo concert tickets for disadvantaged people
Costs associated with touring and concerts, to minimise the cost for young musicians to participate
Purchase of new orchestral instruments

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, automatically sent to you by email when approved.

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GPO Box 2121
ADELAIDE SA 5001

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Contact details for this appeal:
Mr Christopher Wainwright
General Manager
Telephone: 08 8233 6256
Email: adyo@aso.com.au

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