Stonnington Symphony Information

For many years, the Stonnington Symphony's charitable trust (the Stonnington Symphony Artistic Development Fund) has provided the means for the orchestra to undertake a range of projects designed to extend and enhance the artistic life of our community. In 2013, the decision was made to refocus the use of this fund into an ongoing program of support for orchestral artists of any form. The program is directed neither at the necessarily young, nor is it a competition in which we seek out "the best" artists. Its purpose is to best match the developmental stage of an artist, with what we as an organization, can best offer. This includes, but is not restricted to, rehearsal and performance opportunities, mentoring and advice in both musical and business practice and professional introductions, and has no upper age limit. Submissions are invited each year in particular areas of orchestral practice, the selection panel (which includes Artistic Director, Roy Theaker and General Manager, Pip Grummet as well as members of the Committee of Management) then reviews each submission, evaluating the applicants understanding of their personal stage of professional development with the resources of the orchestra. The sustainability model for the Emerging Artist Program is very simple: Any monies expended are derived solely from the investment income received by our charitable trust, The Stonnington SymphonyArtistic Development Fund. In order to continue offering best-possible opportunities to the orchestral community of Stonnington and Greater Melbourne, it is necessary to build on the capital base of the fund, and hence the Committee of Management's decision to focus all fundraising efforts towards this end. For further information, please contact our office on (03) 9510 5257 or by email to admin@stonningtonsymphony.org.au. Donations to our charitable trust, the Stonnington Symphony Artistic Development Fund, will enable our continuing to offer this program to the community in future years.