Gifted Young Artist Fund
The future of music starts here.
2026 Gifted Young Artist Fund • November 1 – December 31
In 2025, we raised $30,000 thanks to the incredible generosity of the LAMP community. Now in 2026, we are reaching even higher with a goal of $50,000 raised by December 31.
Every year, remarkable young musicians join us in Lunenburg to share their art and passion with audiences throughout our community. They arrive with years of dedication behind them and exciting possibilities ahead, and at LAMP, they find the time, space, and support to take their next steps. The Gifted Young Artist Fund makes all of this possible by providing financial support to our musicians and helping cover the costs of their programming, allowing them to focus on what matters most: their music.
As a Nova Scotian arts organization, we've felt the impact of this past year's provincial budget cuts, but we don't want our artists or community to feel it as well. As we look toward the future, the generosity of individual donors will be more important than ever in helping us continue this work.
What your gift makes possible
For young musicians pursuing a professional career, the financial demands of a music education can be considerable. Many of the artists who attend LAMP have already invested heavily in undergraduate and graduate studies, often taking on student debt, while the costs of further training and travel continue to add up.
For these artists, finances can make the difference between pursuing an opportunity and having to pass it up. The Gifted Young Artist Fund goes directly toward removing these barriers, making it possible for young musicians to access the education and experiences that will shape their careers. Your gift helps ensure that talent, not finances, determines opportunity.
Removing barriers
Picture: LAMP String Quartet Academy 2026, supported in part by the Gifted Young Artist Fund. With Faculty Abigail Rojansky, viola, Paul Katz, cello, and Dorothy Ro, violin.
Lydia Rhea, cello, & Amber Scherer, piano
LAMP Artists-In-Residence, February 2026
Dōnum Quartet
LAMP String Quartet Academy, March 2026
Beyond the concert hall
In 2026, we reached approximately 550 community members (and counting!) through LAMP’s outreach program.
A live musical performance can brighten someone's day, introduce a child to a lifelong passion, or bring a moment of comfort and connection to someone who needs it. Through our outreach program, LAMP brings these experiences into schools, care facilities, and community spaces across the region, bringing the joy of live music to people who might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience it.
These encounters are just as valuable for the artists as they are for their audiences. Performing in different settings and engaging with people of all ages gives young musicians a deeper appreciation for the role their work can play in the community, while making a genuine connection with people of the South Shore.
Nearly half the people reached were kids, the music brought right to their schools.
These visits give students the chance to experience music up close and personal, possibly discovering something that could stay with them for years to come. After all, you never know what might inspire a future musician!
Beyond the music itself, meeting young artists who are building careers in music lets kids see what a creative path could could look like. When a future in the arts can often feel uncertain, it's especially important for young people to know that such a future is possible.
We're proud of the people we've reached this year, and we’re hopeful that, with your support, we can continue expanding our outreach program to surpass our reach in 2027. Please consider making a donation to help us make that possible. Ways to give
Pictures: Public outreach at the Lunenburg School of the Arts. Julia Hyunji-Lee, cello, LAMP Artist-In-Residence, April 2026 & Tilman Sandvoss, viola, LAMP Artist-In-Residence, October 2026.
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Alex Yang, piano | LAMP Sonatas with Biss Academy, October 2026 | School outreach
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Tilman Sandvoss, viola | LAMP Artist-In-Residence, October 2026 | School outreach
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Astrodon Quartet | LAMP String Quartet Academy, March 2026 | Hospital outreach
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Sarah Caulfield, soprano | Bel Canto Boot Camp at LAMP, May 2026 | Scool outreach
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Julia Hyunji-Lee, cello | LAMP Artist-In-Residence, April 2026 | School outreach
In Their Own Words
“LAMP was the perfect experience for someone in the early stages in their music career. The combination of a warm and welcoming institution, a peaceful environment, and knowledgeable mentors provided the perfect inspiration to fully dedicate myself to my study. I am already missing the focus that I was able to find through this program!”
Mia Robles, mezzo-soprano
Bel Canto Boot Camp at LAMP, May 2026
“This Academy helped me to strengthen my grasp of the Italian language, vowel accuracy, and laryngeal registration. These concepts, combined with the humanity that this environment cultivates, led me to expand both my knowledge and my heart.”
Joey Baunoch, bass-baritone
Bel Canto Boot Camp at LAMP, May 2026
“The most incredible learning experience I’ve ever had!”
“Invigorating, thoughtful, genuine. Everyone was there to make music, have a good time, and advance our craftsmanship, and it felt like we were doing all three effectively.”
Louis Webb, composer
LAMP Composition Academy, June 2026
Picture: LAMP Composition Academy 2026, supported in part by the Gifted Young Artist Fund. With faculty and composer Dinuk Wijeratne.
Anonymous artist
LAMP Sonatas with Biss Academy, October 2026
Ways to give
Online via Zeffy
Make a secure donation through Zeffy, our online fundraising platform. Zeffy is free for nonprofits, meaning 100% of your donation goes directly to supporting young artists.
Cheque or e-transfer
Cheque
Please make cheques payable to Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance and mail to:
PO Box 309, 97-101 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada B0J 2C0
E-transfer
Please contact us first to donate by e-transfer.
Donate monthly
Make a lasting impact with a monthly gift! Regular contributions provide reliable support that helps LAMP plan ahead and continue investing in emerging artists.
You can easily set up monthly donations online through Zeffy, or contact us to arrange recurring payments another way.
As a registered Canadian charity, LAMP provides official tax receipts for eligible donations ($20 or more), no matter how you choose to give.