Edward Black Memorial Fund [F20073]

The sum of $2000 having been subscribed by members of the Australian Music Examinations Board, the WA Music Teachers Association (Inc.) and other friends of the late Edward Black who gave long and distinguished service to music and music education in Western Australia, and this amount having been presented to the University in 1973 to establish (together with any further sums that may be subscribed) a trust fund in his memory, the fund is administered in accordance with the following regulations.

1. The fund is called the Edward Black Memorial Fund.

2. The income from the fund is used for special seminars, lectures or lecture/recitals for music teachers and master classes for students and teachers.

3. Any project financed from the fund must be linked with the name of Edward Black and his achievements for the Australian Music Examinations Board and the WA Music Teachers Association (Inc.).

4. Suitable individuals for invitation under the fund are chosen by a selection committee consisting of:

(a) the Head of the School of Music, as chair;

(b) a representative of the WA Music Teachers Association appointed by that association; and

(c) a person appointed by the Vice-Chancellor.

5. The terms and conditions, as to emoluments, expenses and other matters, under which each visit is made are determined by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the selection committee.

6.(1) In each year ten per cent of the income for that year is capitalised and the balance of the income is available for the purposes of the fund.

(2) If in any year the balance of the income available for the purposes of the fund is not used or not fully used the unexpended income is carried forward and added to the income available for the purposes of the fund in the subsequent year.

7. These regulations may, from time to time, be altered by the University after consultation with the selection committee, provided that the alterations conform with the wishes of the donors as expressed in these regulations.