named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
AKM Fellows Program
Two-year fellowship for pre-professional and young professional musicians offering full scholarships, room and board, mentorship from international faculty, and opportunities to perform publicly and serve as assistant faculty.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Operate an annual intergenerational chamber music festival in the Austrian AlpsCo-founded and operates a two-week summer chamber music festival in Liesing, Austria, that brings together approximately 40–46 young artists, pre-professional musicians, and adult amateur musicians for intensive rehearsals, coaching, and public performances with international faculty. The festival has grown from four musicians in 2005 to a sustained community of around 40 participants annually.
- Organize public concerts and cultural performancesHosts public performances primarily at Kultursaal-Liesing and other local venues such as churches, schools, and community halls, featuring participants and faculty in chamber music programs. Concerts are a core component of the festival experience and open to the public.
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Music Education Support 1 activity
- Administer scholarships and fellowships for participantsOffers full scholarships covering room and board, as well as merit- and need-based fellowships that cover tuition and living expenses for selected pre-professional and emerging musicians, who also serve as assistant faculty under senior instructors.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitate participant logistics and accommodations for the festivalCoordinates comprehensive logistical support for participants, including chartered bus transportation between Munich Airport and Liesing, instrument rental coordination through a Munich shop, housing arrangements with local guesthouses and B&Bs, and organized excursions within Austria.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide music instruction and performance training through masterclasses, lessons, and coachingOffers structured music education including daily masterclasses, weekly lessons, sonata classes, and individual 30-minute lessons with distinguished faculty for instrumentalists in clarinet, flute, voice, piano, and strings. Participants receive coaching in chamber ensembles and opportunities to perform with faculty members.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Manage festival applications and enrollmentOperates an annual application process for the chamber music festival using the online platform Acceptd, charging a nonrefundable $80 fee for participants and $50 for auditors, with structured tuition pricing for one-week (€1200) and two-week (€1700) programs.
- Offer auditor program for non-musicians and family membersProvides a structured auditor program that allows non-musicians, friends, and family to participate in festival life through access to meals, social events, concerts, rehearsals, lectures, and organized excursions, with optional meal plans available.
- Provide cultural and outdoor enrichment activitiesOffers participants and auditors opportunities for cultural exploration in the Lesachtal Valley, including visits to historic towns and cultural sites, as well as access to hiking and outdoor activities in the Austrian Alps near the Italian border.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$24K21%
Program service revenue$91K79%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$112K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$82K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$82K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Stephen Buck | Executive Director | 2 | $8K |
| Matthew Chan | Administrative Manager | 0 | $7K |
| Tanya Bannister | Co-Artistic Director | 1 | $6K |
| Claudia Ajmone-Marsan | Co-Artistic Director | 1 | $3K |
| Ferdinand Stadlober | Operational Manager | 1 | $2K |
board members · 3
- Alison Atkinson — Board Member
- Felicia Weiss — Board Chair
- Maya Weil — Board Member
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Acceptd Partner — Uses Acceptd as the platform for online festival applications.
- Almwellness Resort Tuffbad Partner — Nearby wellness resort featuring natural hot springs and spa treatments accessible to participants.
- Associated Chamber Music Players Partner — Provided generous and frequent support for the festival's launch and growth.
- Camerata Bern Partner — Swiss chamber ensemble of which Claudia Ajmone-Marsan is a member.
- Concert Artists Guild Partner — Management agency affiliation; AKM Fellows interact with leadership from this organization.
- Dalí Quartet Partner — Artist ensemble affiliation; AKM Fellows work with artists from this ensemble.
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Festival instructor affiliation; AKM Fellows work with faculty from this institution.
- Ensemble 360 Partner — Collaborative performance ensemble of which Claudia Ajmone-Marsan is a member.
- Guildhall School of Music and Drama Partner — Festival instructor affiliation; AKM Fellows work with faculty from this institution.
- Kultursaal Liesing Partner — Local performance venue in Liesing im Lesachtal, Austria, hosting festival events.
- Kultursaal-Liesing Partner — Primary performance venue for the festival, located within the local cultural and community center in Liesing, Austria.
- Lesachtalerhof Partner — Provides catering, accommodation, and serves as a retreat and meeting place for AlpenKammerMusik participants in the Lesachtal valley.
- Maria Luggau Partner — Hosts a 16th-century monastery that participants may visit during the festival.
- Professor Chad Burrow Partner — Collaborates with AlpenKammerMusik to lead the Clarinet Institute, offering instruction and masterclasses.
- Royal Academy of Music Partner — Festival instructor affiliation; AKM Fellows work with faculty from this institution.
- Shop in Munich Partner — Coordinates instrument rental and delivery for festival participants.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive Cultural and Artistic Environmentmethodology: cultural-immersion-through-performanceBy situating music training within the cultural, historical, and physical context of alpine classical music traditions, the program enhances artistic inspiration and learning because immersion in authentic settings deepens engagement and musical understanding.
- Intergenerational Mentorship through Collaborative Performancemethodology: intergenerational-mentorshipBy integrating pre-professional musicians with experienced amateurs and faculty in shared chamber ensembles, the program fosters professional development and community cohesion because cross-generational collaboration builds mentorship, mutual accountability, and ensemble artistry.
- Mixed-Model Fellowship Selection with Ensemble Balancemethodology: merit-and-need-based_fellowship_selectionBy selecting fellows based on a combination of artistic merit, financial need, and instrumental requirements for ensemble composition, the program ensures both equitable access and high-quality performance outcomes because this integrated approach supports diversity, inclusion, and artistic coherence.