MISSION STATEMENT

The principal goal of the Johann Strauss Foundation is to encourage and support young musicians from Alberta, who wish to continue and further their advanced studies of music in the cultural environment of Austria.

Board of Directors
Mr. Robert Juthner-Krtschan – President
Ms. Karin Fodor - Vice President
Mr. Dale Dahl - Secretary & Treasurer
Mr. Gordon Howell
Mr. Michael Juthner

History of the Foundation:

Founded by Edmontonians of Austrian heritage, the Johann Strauss Foundation has aimed to support advanced musical education of residents of Alberta, since its inception in 1975:
The Foundation encouraged and supported young musicians through scholarships, to help them to further their musical studies in the cultural environment of Austria.
From 1975 -2009 the Foundation has awarded scholarships, grants and awards in excess of $650,000.00 to 112 musicians as well as groups such as NUOVA and the University of Alberta's Academy String Orchestra.
In the spring of 2009 the Foundation presented its assets as an endowment to the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta.

Sponsors:

The Johann Strauss Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to all past and currrent corporate and private sponsors, who keep our legacy alive with their ongoing, generous financial support.

How to become a sponsor:

For further information about sponsorships or to make a taxdeductible donation to the Johann Strauss Endowment please contact the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies.

Wirth Institute
University of Alberta
300 Old Arts Building
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E6

franz.szabo@ualberta.ca