The Talent Development Program was founded in 1993 by volunteer members of the Atlanta Symphony Associates' Black Audience Development Committee. Our goal is to support and nurture talented musicians through private coaching, mentoring, and performances. With the noted lack of minority representation in the classical music genre, programs such as Talent Development play an important role in developing young musicians so that they can succeed in advanced musical training. This, in turn, increases their potential for success as professional musicians. The Talent Development Program is one of the many ways in which the ASO is working to ensure that the Orchestra and its audiences reflect our community's diversity.

The Talent Development Program receives funding from several major donors:
   The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
   The Coca-Cola Partners in Performance Fund
   Fulton County Arts Council
   The Goizueta Foundation Education Fund

Contributions In-Kind are made by: Friendship Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Spelman College, Gourmet Foods Services Inc., and Williams Gengakki Violins. These organizations with the support of numerous other generous donors, allows the program to continue.

Contact Information: 404-733-4964