The Board

The current board was elected on the General Assembly that took place in Istanbul, Türkiye the 4th of November 2023.

Scroll down for our Mission Statement and Goals for the period 2024-2026.

**Vice Chairperson** – Mr. Joe Yamaji (TWN)

**Board Member** – Ms. Begüm Çalımlı (TUR)

**Administrative Assistant** – Ms. Rebecca Jones-Buerk (DEU)

**Board Member** – Ms. Maria Nauen (AUT/CHN)

**Board Member (On leave)** – Mr. Friedemann Kallmeyer (DEU)

**Chairperson** – Mr. Helge Lorenz (DEU)

**Board Member** – Mr. Henrik Aarnes (NOR)

**Board Member** – Mr. Haruo Hiramatsu (JPN)

**Board Member** – Mr. Steven Hellemans (BEL)

Mission Statement

As adopted by the General Assembly the 4th of November 2023 and retrieved from the Work Program 2024-2026.

To read the full work program, members of WFAO are asked to access the members only site.

Mission Statement 1

WFAO serves as worldwide exchange platform for amateur music making in symphonic ensembles in different dimensions.

Mission Statement 2

WFAO engages actively in the application of the 5 Musical Rights as proclaimed by the International Music Council.

Mission Statement 3

WFAO offers assistance in the artistic, educational and organizational growth of music education and more specifically in orchestral activities to its members and interested projects.

Mission Statement 4

WFAO promotes and defends the interests of amateur music in civil society’s organizations and institutions and intervenes with decision-makers at all levels in order to facilitate access to music for all.

The Board

Mission Statement

Mission Statement 1

Mission Statement 2

Mission Statement 3

Mission Statement 4

Goals

Provide resources to our members

Actively recruit new members to the organization

Contribute to international orchestra festivals

Build contacts with international cultural organizations

Strengthen the organizational structure

Establish a functional platform for international exchanges

Encourage youth to get involved in the organization