Invites applicants for their 2008-2009 Faith Partners program, a composer commission and 12-18 month residency opportunity with churches in Atlanta, Georgia. Residencies scheduled to begin August 2008. Composer stipend: $10,000.

American Composers Forum New England announces a Call for Submissions for its third Faith Partners project.

(MARCH 2002) In launching its inaugural Faith Partners residency, the New York Chapter managed to set two precedents. First, there were a record 45 applicants for the residency. Then, when it came time to make a final decision, the music directors of the first consortium – St. Bartholomew's (Episcopalian) Church, St. Ignatius-Loyola (Roman Catholic) Church and Temple Emanu-El – could not bring themselves to choose between the top two finalists.
St. Bartholomew's (Episcopalian) Church, St. Ignatius-Loyola (Roman Catholic) Church and Temple Emanu-El – could not bring themselves to choose between the top two finalists. As a result, composers Charles Griffin and Gerald Cohen were given the option of sharing the residency. Both have agreed and will split the compositional and community outreach duties.
Speaking for the consortium, Cantor Howard Nevison of Temple Emanu-El said: "Musically speaking, they are both special in their own right and will, I believe, give the entire project the kind of compositions that will benefit all three institutions. Talent like this should be encouraged and shared by all who love beautiful music."