American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
Our Mission
The American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission of supporting the orchestra’s work in the U.S. With over 30 annual performances in the U.S., residency and masterclass activity for young professionals at prestigious conservatories such as the San Francisco Conservatory and Yale School of Music, plus workshops and projects with local homelessness charities – ASMF has a deeply lasting bond with its American supporters. Our annual tours include stops in New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, as well as new and exciting locations further afield, reaching American Friends of ASMF far-and-wide.
The current period is an exciting one of growth and expansion for ASMF in the United States, increasing its activity and presence year-on-year, which is all possible only thanks to the generous support of its American Friends. For more information on when you can catch ASMF in the United States next, please visit our What’s On page.
As a member of the American Friends, you can enjoy a special relationship with one of the world’s greatest chamber orchestras.
American Friends Enjoy…
- Invitations to private events with the orchestra and Music Director, Joshua Bell
- Invitations to post-concert receptions with Academy musicians
- Invitations to attend rehearsals in the U.S.
- Advanced notice of all Academy concerts and events
- Personalized booking assistance
- Annual American Friends newsletter
- Prominent crediting of your support in Academy programs
- And much more!
Membership Tiers
Section Supporters:
- Friends $75 and above per annum
- Strings $200 and above per annum
- Wind $500 and above per annum
- Brass $1,001 and above per annum
Circle Members:
- Players’ Circle $2,500 and above per annum
- Principals’ Circle $5,000 and above per annum
- Music Director’s Circle:
$10,000 and above per annum - Academy Ambassadors:
$50,000 and upwards
Join Now!
Gifts can be made online via PayPal, or by check with our membership form. As a 501(c)(3), donations are tax deductible. Find out more in our Membership Leaflet here.
Just fill in the amount on the PayPal Page (which you’ll reach by clicking ‘Donate Now’) with the amount relating to the relevant level you would like to join at and we’ll take it from there!
Alternatively, please do contact us to make a bank transfer or to discuss other forms of giving.
To find out more, contact:
Georgina Hamilton
Development Manager (American Friends) georginahamilton@asmf.org | +1 (931) 330-3321
You can find a ‘case study’ from our Spring 2025 tour using the link below. Future reports to come!
The American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is an independent non-profit corporation with tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax deductible as and to the extent permitted under applicable law.
Find out more about how you can support our work here.
American Friends of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields
c/o 240 S. Reynolds St, #203
Alexandria, VA 22304