S. P. and H. V. Priestner Music Fund [F20090]

The S. P. Priestner Music Fund was established in 1983 by a donation of $5000 made in memory of her husband by Mrs Vidah Priestner, music lover and enthusiastic supporter of University music activities, and was supplemented in 1989 by a further donation of $5000 made by Mr and Mrs Priestner's family.

Both Mr and Mrs Priestner were active members of the University Choral Society for over 25 years and were honoured by life membership of the society. Mr Priestner also served as a committee member and office bearer of the society including a period as President.

The fund is administered in accordance with the following regulations.

1. The name of the fund is the S. P. and H. V. Priestner Music Fund.

2. The income from the fund after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, is used to continue and expand the work of the University's School of Music by providing support for solo vocal music (excluding opera) and for pianoforte accompaniment through—

(a) public recitals of vocal music;

(b) master classes in vocal music performance; and

(c) master classes in pianoforte accompaniment of solo vocalists or instrumentalists.

3. The name of S. P. Priestner and his association with the University is referred to in promoting projects supported by the fund.

4. Allocations from the fund for the purposes specified are decided by the Head of the School of Music after consultation with members of the full-time staff of the school.