“Ensemble Forward” Grant Program from Chamber Music America

Chamber Music America recently announced a new grant program titled “Ensemble Forward” that provides funding for NYC-based “young ensembles” to work with a chamber music coach. Read more about the program here.

Quick facts:

• DEADLINE to apply: September 27, 2019
• Grant provides funding for 4 sessions with a chamber music coach (of the ensemble’s choice). Both the coach and the ensemble musicians are paid for these sessions.
• The ensemble also receives a number of other benefits from CMA including a skill building workshop, complimentary attendance at the January 2020 CMA National Conference, and more.
• Ensemble must be based in the five boroughs of New York City
• Ensemble must perform Western European classical and contemporary chamber music
• Ensemble must be 2-10 musicians
• Ensemble should be in the early stages of their professional career