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
Ms. Karin Fodor – President & Treasurer
Mr. Gordon Howell – Vice-President
Ms. Isabel Fodor – Secretary
Ms. Zuzana Simurdova – Director at Large
Dr. Joseph Patrouch – Director at Large
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 $750,000.00 to 115 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. Between 2010 and 2022 another 35 Johann Strauss Foundation scholarships have been awarded, bringing the total to about $900,000.00.
Article in the publication of the “Deutschen Johann Strauss Gesellschaft” honouring the 40th Anniversary of the Johann Strauss Foundation Edmonton (pages 44-46). PDF
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Sponsors
The Johann Strauss Foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to all past and current corporate and private sponsors, who keep our legacy alive with their ongoing, generous financial support.
How to become a sponsor or Donor
The JohannStrauss Foundation
c/o: Karin Fodor – President
15706-94a Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5L8
Wirth Institute
University of Alberta
300 Old Arts Building
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E6