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Championing the next generation of artists through transformative music education, performance and opportunity.

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Fried Music Foundation is the nonprofit sister of Fried Music, created to expand access to high-level music through education and performance.

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Here’s What We Do

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The Living Room Sessions

The concert series is presented in an intimate, eclectic space celebrating exciting, up-and-coming, and professional classical musicians.

Young Artist Spotlight

Our Young Artist Spotlight concert series celebrates rising musical talent, featuring exceptional students and emerging artists aged 23 and under who are actively building their musical careers.

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Scholarship Fund

Fried Music Foundation offers need-based scholarships to support talented young musicians from families facing financial hardship. Our goal is to ensure that every promising student has access to the highest quality instruction, regarless of their ability to pay.

Pre-College Program

The Fried Music Pre-College Program is a full-scholarship, conservatory-style training program for dedicated young classical musicians, offering weekly performances, chamber music, orchestra, and classes in an inspiring, performance-driven environment.

Competition

In 2023, Fried Music held its inaugural Concerto Competition for young musicians. The level was very high and the talent presented by these young musicians was exciting and motivational. A competition is planned for 2026.

Benefit Concerts

The Fried Music Foundation will present at least one annual benefit concert to support our mission or an outside community in need, with all proceeds raised through performances by Fried Music artist faculty and their friends.

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Four musicians performing on stage; a pianist, cellist, and two violinists, in a dimly lit auditorium with an audience in the background.
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A violinist performs on stage beside a pianist during a concerto competition. The pianist plays a grand piano, and a sign displays 'Concerto Competition for Young Artists.' The setting is an auditorium with a wooden floor and background.
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Fried Music Pre-College Spring Concert 2024

The Fried Music Pre-College Program is a full-scholarship, conservatory-style training program for dedicated young classical musicians (ages 12–18), offering weekly performances, chamber music, orchestra, and classes in an inspiring, performance-driven environment.

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