The Conservatorium Maastricht Foundation has a board and a committee of recommendation.
The board
The board meets four to six times a year. Decisions on student support applications are made twice a year. The board
consists of three women and four men with extensive networks and experience in the public-private sector. Diversity in
the board's composition ensures objective decision-making based on a broader understanding of social developments and
the target group.
The members of the board of the Conservatorium Maastricht Foundation are:
- Hedwig Darley, chair
- Josien Mennen, secretary
- Paul Rietveldt, treasurer
- Antoine Huenges Wajer, member (former chair)
- Peter Steijvers, member
- Irja Zeper, member
- Marloes De Nul, member
Board members
- Hedwig Darley is Chair of the CMF. Drawing on her experience as an executive, director and boardmember in healthcare, education, and the public sector, she focuses on the CMF’s fundraising, governance, visibility, and relationship management.
- Josien Mennen is the secretary of the CMF board. She combines her musical experience as a vocalist with her administrative commitment to the CMF, thereby bridging the worlds of music and education and ensuring the smooth conduct of consultations and procedures. She manages the processing of grant applications and communications.
- Paul Rietveldt is a tax and financial advisor for SMEs and family businesses, and treasurer of
the CMF. He fulfills a financial role within the foundation, ensuring that processes surrounding the financial administration and
provision of student support are conducted carefully and transparant. In addition, he is active in fundraising and
relationship management with sponsors.
- Antoine Huenges Wajer is a former notary and advisor in Maastricht. As board member and former chair of the CMF he
combines his legal expertise with a strong commitment to talent development for students at the
Maastricht Conservatory. He actively facilitates fundraising and support for young
musicians.
- Peter Steijvers is co-founder of the CMF, with a background as an orchestral musician and
former oboe teacher. He combines his knowledge and background in music and pedagogical experience with
board responsibility. He supports the artistic side of
fundraising events and acts as a liaison and networker for the CMF and its students.
- Irja Zeper is head of the Jazz department at the Maastricht Conservatory and member of the CMF
board. She focuses on promoting young musical talent and managing relationships in the region. In her
role as department head, she serves as an advisor to the board, ensures careful processing of funding
applications, and plays a key role in student relations.
- Marloes De Nul is a jazz vocalist, song and lyric writer. As board member with a Master's degree in Jazz and
Music Education student, she brings her expertise as student and currently as event manager to the board. Her
involvement provides complementary perspectives on fundraising activities and
connections with students.
The committee of recommendation
The committee of recommendation consists of ambassadors with extensive social networks in the region and a strong commitment to
the development of young musical talent.
Ambassadors in the committee of recommendation
- Mette Laugs, director Phil Zuid
- Camille Oostwegel Sr, founder of The Oostwegel Collection
- Ed Spanjaard, conductor
- Roberto Lanckohr, ING business banking
Statutes
For the statutes of the foundation, see here.