In June 2020 The Strad published a special feature all about Robert (Bob) Lewin and Awards for Young Musicians:
The Strad is a UK-based monthly classical music magazine about string instruments, including cellists, violinists, and violists for amateur and professional musicians. Founded in 1889, the magazine provides information, photographs and reviews of instruments, related feature articles and news, and information about musical concerts
Bob wrote The Strad market report for 50 years and was an eminent British collector of String instruments and bows. In 1998 AYM was founded on Bob’s legacy, by his nephew Michael Lewin. 22 years later, we now support more than 500 young musicians each year from all across the UK.
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AYM is here to give talent a chance and supports talented young musicians from low income families through their individual musical journey. Now you have the opportunity to gift chances so these young people can reach their musical potential so that the music never stops.
After you have looked after your friends, family and those closest to you, a gift in your will could do amazing things.
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When you attach your name, the name of a loved one or the name of your company to an AYM Award, you’re associated with giving wonderful music to the world.
If you would like to set up an annual Award to support a genre, instrument, region, organisation or in honour of an individual, we can help you find the way that works best for you. Here are some of the Awards that have been established by individuals or by their families.
