About Us

The Pro-Mozart Society was founded in July, 1964 by twelve of Atlanta’s leading musical supporters under the leadership of Nellie Bunzl, wife of Austrian Consul General Robert M. Bunzl. The first concert was given at what is now the Rich Auditorium in the Woodruff Arts Center on July 12, 1964. Three years later, Salzburg and Atlanta were proclaimed "Sister Cities" through the influence of Mrs. Bunzl. In 1974 she was awarded the Silver Mozart Medal of the International Foundation of Mozarteum in recognition of her services. She died in Vienna on December 10, 1980.

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Mission

Today, the mission of the Society is to foster classical music education and interest in the musical works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and other composers through the presentation of concerts and other musical events and to nurture and develop the talents of young musicians.The Society is proud of the fact that it has sponsored 47 students at the Mozarteum throughout its 57-year history.

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Primary Activities

The Society holds at least five concerts annually. Concerts are typically held on Sunday afternoons in local churches and university halls, with a “meet-the-artist” reception following. The atmosphere is informal and friendly.

The Society also provides a scholarship for a deserving vocalist or instrumentalist to attend the Summer Academy of the Mozarteum Institute in Salzburg, Austria. Applicants compete for the scholarship, and the competition finals are open to the public. The winner is presented in concert the following spring.

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40th Anniversary

During the summer of 2004, the Society was honored by the State of Georgia and the City of Atlanta for its many contributions during its forty-year history, and May 26, 2004 was designated “Pro-Mozart Day” in the State of Georgia.

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50th Anniversary

In its 50th season of 2013-14 The Pro-Mozart Society was honored by Governor Nathan Deal who sent a congratulatory letter on the Society's development of young musicians and influence on the musical culture of Atlanta. In May of 2014 the Society returned to the home of its earlier Gala Noel celebrations to hold its Golden Anniversary celebration at the Garland home on West Paces Ferry Road, the site of the many Christmas Musicales, Balls, and Gala Noel Celebrations in earlier years. Following the special events of the 50th Anniversary year, Pro-Mozart has continued its concerts, scholarship competitions, picnics, and its special Patrons party in January to celebrate the birthday of Mozart.

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2023-2024 Executive Committee

Executive Board:

President: Jaromir (Jerry) Juchelka

Executive VP: Mary Ann Hill-Meehan

VP Programs: George Butler/Mary Ann Hill-Meehan

VP Membership: Joan Tammetta

VP Scholarship: Lea Maganaro

VP Finance: Joan Tammetta

VP Publicity and Promotion: Alex Mori/Jenny Ham

Recording Secretary: Jo Ann Bowdoin-Aynsley

Corresponding Secretary:
Madonna Brownlee

Parliamentarian: Shizuko Mori

Historian: Grace Sanders

Committee Chair Positions:
(appointed and not subject to
board member vote)

Concert Programs:
Jerry Juchelka

Patron's Circle:
Fay Selvage

Hospitality:
Jo Ann Bowdoin-Aynsley -->

Telephone:
Betty Arden

Amadeus Newsletter:
Joan Tammetta/Cynthia Jeness

Special & New Events:
Trevin Dye

Website Coordinator:
Gene Sanders

Legal Counsel:
Jonathan E. Jarrell, JD

Members at Large(Past Presidents):
(all past presidents are standing members of the Executive Board)

Kay Alvelda
Herbert Buffington
Marilyn Dietrichs
Trevin Dye
Mary Ann Hill-Meehan
Alice Oglesby
Kevin Pritchett
Fay Selvage