Chamber Music America Accepting Applications for the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project
Application deadline: February 28th, 2008

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.

Over 100 commissions have been awarded to jazz ensembles through this program since 2000. Past grantees include: Greg Osby, Jovino Santos-Neto, Jane Ira Bloom, Don Byron, and many others.

For complete grant program guidelines and information on CMA membership, visit the CMA website at www.chamber-music.org or contact Susan Dadian at sdadian@chamber-music.org.