2002 COMPOSERS COMMISSIONING PROGRAM
Postmark Deadline: Aug. 2, 2003

The Composers Commissioning Program (CCP), funded by the Jerome Foundation, supports the creation of new musical works by emerging composers, composer/performers, improvisers, and sound artists. CCP helps cover the commissioning fee. A composer applies in conjunction with a performing organization (which may be any soloist or group, not necessarily a nonprofit organization). Alternatively, composer/performer/improvisers who perform their own work apply in conjunction with a venue or presenter (e.g., school, theater, gallery, festival).

CCP welcomes applications in all musical genres, including jazz, experimental, classical, improvised, sound-art, and international styles, and seeks to expand new music culture beyond the usual settings.

CCP will grant up to $8,000 toward a selected composer's commission fee. The total pool is $90,000. Selected CCP projects will be eligible for additional funding to support a community outreach event.

Applicants do not need to be members of the American Composers Forum; however, selected composers must become members in order to receive awards.

Geographic restrictions apply: Projects must have Minnesota or New York connections. (See full guidelines for details.)

Applicants must download and read full guidelines before submiting any materials. (See Below)

For further information, or if you are unable to download the guidelines contact Forum Senior Program Manager Wendy Collins at (651) 251-2824 or wcollins@composersforum.org.

Full Guidelines and Application in Rich Text Format
(Requires Microsoft Word, Wordpad, or any RTF reader)

PDF with full guidelines and application

Download a list of Minnesota Ensembles
Download a list of Minnesota Presenters

(These require Acrobat Reader)