Posted by New Music Cult. Fund on February 13, 2002 at 08:22:06:
The New Music Cultivation Fund is calling for applications for its grant programs.
The Premiere/Residency Assistance Grant Program supports a composer residency during the premiere of a composition. The application deadline is March 1, 2002.
The Commission Assistance Grant Program supports the commissioning of a new composition and a composer residency. Three application deadline cycles are in effect for this grant:
Large instrumental organizations - March 15, 2002
Instrumental Solo or Chamber Musicians � July 12, 2002
Vocal/Choral Musicians � November 15, 2002
The purposes of both grants are to encourage performers at all levels of development (elementary performing ensemble through professional) to experience the value of working closely with a composer, to cultivate audiences for new music, to encourage composer/performer interaction, to encourage composer/audience interaction, and to foster the growth of new music. The grant covers all the costs of the project.
For application and further information, visit or contact:
The New Music Cultivation Fund
http://www.cooppress.hostrack.net/nmcf.htm
P.O. Box 204
Wrightsville, PA 17368-0204