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About Us
The Pro-Mozart Society was founded in July, 1964 by twelve of Atlanta’s leading musical supporters under the leadership of Nellie Bunzl, wife of Austrian Consul General Robert M. Bunzl. The first concert was given at what is now the Rich Auditorium in the Woodruff Arts Center on July 12, 1964. Three years later, Salzburg and Atlanta were proclaimed "Sister Cities" through the influence of Mrs. Bunzl. In 1974 she was awarded the Silver Mozart Medal of the International Foundation of Mozarteum in recognition of her services. She died in Vienna on December 10, 1980.
Mission
Today, the mission of the Society is to foster classical music education and interest in the musical works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other composers through the presentation of concerts and other musical events and to nurture and develop the talents of young musicians.The Society is proud of the fact that it has sponsored 40 students at the Mozarteum throughout its 45-year history.
Primary Activities
The Society holds at least five concerts annually. Concerts are typically held on Sunday afternoons in local churches and university halls, with a “meet-the-artist” reception following. The atmosphere is informal and friendly.
The Society also provides a scholarship for a deserving vocalist or instrumentalist to attend the Summer Academy of the Mozarteum Institute in Salzburg, Austria. Applicants compete for the scholarship, and the competition finals are open to the public. The winner is presented in concert the following spring.
The primary fund raiser to support the scholarship is a Holiday Gala held in December each year, with refreshments, a buffet dinner, musical entertainment, and a silent auction. Other events include a current and prospective members party in the fall and the annual meeting with a pot luck picnic dinner.
40th Anniversary
During the summer of 2004, the Society was honored by the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta for its many contributions during its forty-year history, and May 26, 2004 was designated “Pro-Mozart Day” in the State of Georgia.
2011-2012 Executive Committee
The 2011-2012 Executive Board is shown below: President: Herb Buffington (information contact) Executive Vice President: Claire Hanson Recording Secretary: Phyllis Miller Vice President of Finance: Shirley Ebert Vice President of Membership Jenny Ham Vice President of Publicity & Marketing: Vice President of Programs: Randy Elkins Co-Vice Presidents of Scholarship: Parliamentarian: Carolyn Rich |
Committee Chairs for 2011-2012 are: Patrons' Circle: Mary Ann Hill-Meehan Amadeus Newsletter: Ingrid Hanson Telephone: Betty Arden Website Coordinator: Gene Sanders Active Past Presidents & Trustees: |
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