Klarinet Archive - Posting 000072.txt from 2005/06

From: Retired Prof 55 <retiredprof55@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Grants for Performers
Date: Thu, 02 Jun 2005 17:32:52 -0400

Co-op Press is dedicated to fostering audience appreciation and=20
understanding of "Mainstream Literary Music", which is art music that=20
is based on musical traditions established prior to the mid-20th=20
century. We have recently revised our Commission Assistance Grant and=20
its Residency Assistance Grant Programs and have introduced its=20
Recording Assistance Grant Program.

The Commission Assistance Grant enables performers to have a piece=20
composed especially for them by Sy Brandon in order to generate=20
audience and performer excitement about a world premiere. It includes a=20=

residency where the composer works with the musicians and speaks to the=20=

audience. This grant is available to performers (elementary through=20
professional) in the continental United States. Deadlines for=20
application are in April and October of each year.

The Residency Assistance Grant enables performers to have composer Sy=20
Brandon work closely with them on a pre-existing composition of his, to=20=

speak to audiences and instruct in individual and group settings. This=20=

grant is available to performers (elementary through professional) in=20
CT, DE, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, and WV. Applications=20
are accepted throughout the year.

The Recording Grant enables talented performers to produce a=20
professional quality CD through Emeritus Recordings. The CD will=20
receive commercial distribution through physical and digital retail=20
outlets and promotion through broadcast, advertisement and reviews. The=20=

CD will also be made available to the artists on a consignment basis=20
for sale to their audiences. The CD must include at least one=20
composition of composer, Sy Brandon, and can include a piece written by=20=

him especially for this recording. This grant is available to=20
performers throughout the world and has deadlines for application in=20
April and October of each year.

For application, further information, and to sample Sy Brandon=92s =
music,=20
visit http://cooppress.hostrack.net or contact:

Co-op Press Grant Programs
P.O. Box 204
Wrightsville, PA 17368-0204

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