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Intimate close-up of a young violinist's hands adjusting a wooden bridge, soft warm concert hall lighting, shallow depth of field, 35mm
Intimate close-up of a young violinist's hands adjusting a wooden bridge, soft warm concert hall lighting, shallow depth of field, 35mm
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Funding the future of orchestral excellence

We remove economic barriers by providing professional instruments, summer scholarships, and orchestral grants to talented young musicians across the globe.

Support Pathways

Three distinct grant programs

We fund specific needs to ensure your musical talent finds its proper stage. Review our three active pathways below to find your fit.

01 / Instruments
02 / Education
03 / Ensemble

Instrument Donations

Summer Scholarships

Orchestral Grants

We provide professional-quality violins, cellos, brass, and woodwinds to students who have outgrown their beginner models but lack the resources to upgrade.

Full and partial funding for elite summer music festivals, intensive camps, and masterclasses that bridge the gap to major conservatories.

Direct financial assistance covering tuition, travel, and audition fees for students accepted into prestigious regional youth orchestras.

The Process

How to apply for funding

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Submit Your Materials

Upload Performance Video

Review and Placement

Complete our secure online form with your musical background, teacher recommendations, and financial aid requirements.

Provide two unedited video recordings of contrasting classical or jazz pieces demonstrating your current technical proficiency.

Our artistic advisory board reviews submissions monthly to match selected candidates with instruments, mentors, or funding.

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Submit your details below. Our team will guide you through the audition requirements and instrument matching process.

+ Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to apply?

When are applications reviewed?

We support young classical and jazz musicians aged 12 to 22 who demonstrate high musical potential and face clear economic barriers to advanced training.

Our artistic advisory board reviews applications on a rolling monthly basis. You can expect a response within four to six weeks of submission.

What instruments do you donate?

Can international students apply?

We primarily donate professional-quality acoustic string, brass, and woodwind instruments. Every instrument is fully serviced and ready for conservatory-level play.

Yes. While our primary partnerships are with US-based orchestras, our instrument donation and summer scholarship programs are open to global applicants.