Allowing students who could not otherwise afford the cost of participating in a youth orchestra, summer festival, private lessons, and other music education opportunities offered by AFA to take part—awarded based on demonstrated need and merit.
For students to gain real-world experience along similarly talented students and exciting soloists to shape their musical expression and artistic point of view on stage in front of enthusiastic live audiences.
Such that AFA can continue to invite world renown artists, soloists, and pedagogues to Atlanta, bringing the best of the classical music industry to work with our students and engage with audience communities in Atlanta.
Positioning AFA with an eye towards the future, continuously growing and improving classical music education opportunities for its students and alumni.
Donor may choose to support a specific student with their donation. Student must be an active participant in either an AFA program or studying with an music teacher or school approved by AFA.
Donor’s contributions go towards an AFA-controlled portion of the Student Scholarship Fund where recipients are determined on a merit and need-based selection process.