[Dixielandjazz] Jazz Grants applications

[tcashwigg at aol.com]

If any of you have any Original OKOM Jazz compositions you might want 
to look into this:

Notice it calls for Improvisational content :))

Surely somebody on this fine list has written some NEW TRADITIONAL JAZZ 
MASTERPIECES, now put those IAJE degrees to work and go get the money.

Tom Wiggins


Subject: Jazz Grants applications

     February 22, 2007

     Chamber Music America Accepting Applications for Doris Duke Jazz 
Ensembles Project
 The application deadline is February 28th, 2007


  A program of Chamber Music America, the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles 
Project New Works: Creation and Presentation Program
  <http://www.chamber-music.org/programs/gr_jazz.html>  provides funds 
to composer-led jazz ensembles for the creation and presentation of 
original music in the jazz idiom. The program is funded by the Doris 
Duke Charitable Foundation.
  
  The program supports the creation and performance of new compositions 
by established ensembles with a documented performance history. The 
program also recognizes ensemble members and their individual and 
collective contributions to the compositional process.
  Professional jazz ensembles that are led by a composer/performer or 
are cooperatively run are eligible. Only one member of an ensemble may 
be the designated composer on an application.
  
 To be eligible, the ensemble must:  
  


* be an Organization-level member of Chamber Music America;
* perform original music that includes improvisation as an integral 
aspect of its composition and performance;
* have a demonstrated and documented history of performing together 
with an ongoing core of musicians; have given a minimum of ten public 
performances within the past two years;
* range in size from two to ten members; and be based in the U.S.  



 The composer must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  
  Grants of up to $15,000 each are available for ensembles ranging from 
two to ten members.
  
  For complete grant program guidelines and information on CMA 
membership, visit the CMA Website at <http://www.chamber-music.org/> or 
contact William Pace, CMA Program Officer at wpace at chamber-music.org or 
(212) 242-2022, ext. 14.
  
  
  




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