THE YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION OF EUROPE (YMFE) – What is the Foundation about ?

YAMAHA, one of the world's largest manufacturers of musical instruments, established the Yamaha Music Foundation (YMF) in Tokyo in 1966. The purpose of this foundation is to stimulate interest in the playing and enjoyment of music amongst people from all over the world.

The Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe (YMFE) is a European organisation that - above all - is dedicated to supporting talented music students in Europe. It is also a non-profit making charity, registered with the UK Charity Commission in 1989 (registration number 801149).

Since 1990, YMFE has awarded scholarships to over 500 outstanding young musicians across 32 European countries.

THE YMFE-SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – What are the subjects of this program?

The YMFE-Scholarship Competition is open to full-time music students of any nationality studying at a Music Academy or Conservatoire being not older than 25 years at the time.

The Scholarship will cover one year, and the money may be used for any purpose related to the advancement of studies. The rewarded discipline changes every year. Applicants will be selected according to their current musical ability and their demonstrated future potential. The basis for this evaluation is an initial screening from a recorded performance, followed by a live performance at the final selection.

Selection Committees comprising senior figures from the world of music will select the most suitable applicants. Since 1990 until 2006 there have been Scholarship-Programs in the following disciplines:

• 1990 Traditional Keyboard
• 1991 Brass & Woodwind
• 1992 Orchestral Strings
• 1993 Traditional Keyboard
• 1994 Brass & Woodwind
• 1995 Vocal
• 1996 Traditional Keyboard
• 1997 Brass & Woodwind
• 1998 Classical Guitar
• 1999 Piano
• 2000 Brass & Woodwind
• 2001 Percussion Instruments
• 2002 Piano
• 2003 Brass & Woodwind
• 2004 Orchestral Strings
• 2005 Piano
• 2006 Brass & Woodwind

THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN 2007 – What happens next year ?

We are pleased to announce the 18th year of the Scholarship scheme for music students. A total of 46 Scholarships in 32 countries will be awarded to full-time students in 2007.

In 2007, the scholarships’ discipline is Vocal.

Regulations may vary depending on the country. For details, please contact the selection committee in charge.

The closing date for applications for the 2007 Scholarships is November 30th 2006. To learn more on the time scale and on how to apply, please contact your administration office in the countries listed below.

COUNTRIES AND SELECTION COMMITTEES OF THE YMFE-SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

WESTERN EUROPE

Austria
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Branch Austria
Schleiergasse 20
A-1100 Wien

Belgium/Luxemburg
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5b
4133 Vianen

Denmark
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
P.O.Box 30053
400 43 Goteborg
Sweden

España / Portugal
Yamaha-Hazen Musica S.A.
Ctra. de La Coruña, Km 17.200
28230 Las Rozas (Madrid)

France
Yamaha Musique France S.A.
Parc d’Activités de Paris-Est
Rue Ambroise Croizat
77183 Croissy-Beaubourg

Germany
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Siemensstrasse 22-34
25462 Rellingen, Deutschland

Greece
To receive the application form please write a letter to the address shown below.
Philippos Nakas SA
Music House
19th Km Leoforos Lavriou
190 02 Peania, Greece

Ireland
To receive the application form please write a letter to the address shown below.
Danfay Ltd. 61D
75 Aungier Street
Dublin 2

Italia
Yamaha Musica Italia S.P.A.
Viale Italia 88
20020 Lainate (Milano)

The Netherlands
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Branch Benelux
Clarissenhof 5b
4133 Vianen

Sverige / Norge
Yamaha Scandinavia AB
P.O.Box 30053
400 43 Goteborg
Sweden

Switzerland
Yamaha Music Central Europe GmbH
Branch Switzerland
Seefeldstrasse 94
CH-8008 Zürich

United Kingdom
Yamaha-Kemble Music (UK) Ltd.
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook
Milton Keynes MK7 8BL

EASTERN EUROPE

The scholarship program in the following countries is also available, though implementaion, application and selection methods differ for each country. Please contact the department for Central Eastern Europe (see address below) for further information.

YAMAHA Music Central Europe GmbH
Branch Austria
Department Central Eastern Europe
Schleiergasse 20
A-1100 Wien

ADDRESS OF THE YAMAHA FOUNDATION

YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION OF EUROPE (YMFE)
Administration Office: Siemensstrasse 43, 25462 Rellingen, Germany
Registered Office: Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes MK7 8BL

Registered in England as a charity, no. 801149