Chamber Music America
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CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA, the national service organization for the ensemble music profession, was founded in 1977 to develop and strengthen an evolving chamber music community. With a membership of nearly 6,000, including musicians, ensembles, presenters, artists’ managers, educators, music businesses, and advocates of ensemble music, CMA welcomes members representing a wide range of musical styles and traditions. In addition to its funding programs, CMA provides its members with grant programs, consulting services, access to health and instrument insurance, conferences, workshops and several publications, including Chamber Music magazine; Accent, an e-newsletter; and a member-driven website, www.chamber-music.org
CMA Jazz Grant Programs
New Jazz Works: Commissioning and Ensemble Development supports the creation and performance of new chamber works by U.S. jazz ensembles, funds activities that extend the life of the work, and encourages the development of career-related business skills over a three-year period. Deadline: March 8, 2013. Funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Presenting Jazz supports U.S. presenters working with U.S. jazz ensembles in public performance. Incentives are available to presenters that invite an ensemble to perform its CMA New Jazz Works commission. Priority is given to projects presenting emerging or mid-career ensembles or projects that represent new directions for the presenter. Deadline: October 12, 2012. Funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Residency Partnership Program supports ensembles’ and presenters’ collaborations with community organizations on educational residencies that broaden the understanding and enjoyment of classical/contemporary, jazz, or world chamber music. Projects may engage audiences/participants of any age group or background. Deadline: November 16, 2013
Grant Application Workshops take place on Wednesdays, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET; dates are subject to change. R.S.V.P. required. Visit www.chamber-music.org to register.
First and Second Tuesdays is a free professional development workshop series that addresses a wide range of practical issues affecting ensembles and presenters. Workshops are live-streamed and archived, and followed by online chats with the experts. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.
11/5, Internet for Musicians 201 with Carla Lynne Hall. Online chat with Carla on 11/13.
12/4, Talking Music with Lee Konitz and Dan Tepfer. Online chat with Dan on 12/11.
2/5, Working with Digital Video—Going DIY or Pro with Joseph Di Mattia. Onine chat with Joe on 2/12.
3/5, Art of the Cold Call with Marc Baylin. Online chat with Marc on 3/12.
4/2, Fundraising through Crowdsourcing with Dianne Debicella. Online chat with Dianne and Adam Schatz on 4/9.
5/7, Rosenthal & Rosenthal, with Lesley and Ted Rosenthal. Online chat with Ted on 5/14.
6/4, A Backstage View of Artist Management with Edna Landau. Online chat with Edna on 6/11.
CMA National Conference: January 17-20, 2013 NYC
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