Scholarships and Grants: Chamber Music
ACMP Chamber Music Workshops
Amateur Chamber Music Players Grants are awarded to subsidize coaches’ salaries, to reduce registration fees, and to provide scholarships. In addition, technical support is available for those wishing to organize their own event. ACMP does not provide funding for individual or group lessons in instrumental technique, choral and orchestral programs, or activities intended for audience development. ACMP does not provide funds for general administration.
ACMP Home Coaching Grants
The Home Coaching program encourages musicians who meet regularly as a group to engage a professional coach in order to gain musical insight, develop efficient rehearsal skills and exchange musical ideas. ACMP provides up to 50% of the coach’s fee. Participants must be ACMP members.
NFMC Centennial Chamber Music Award (odd-numbered years)
This $800 award is given at the professional level. Applications must include a DVD or a commercial CD that includes at least one major composition by an American composer. The DVD or commercial CD should be of sufficient length to reflect the musical expertise and repertoire of the ensemble. All members of the chamber music ensemble must be American citizens. Applications must include two photographs of the ensemble. Recipients of the chamber music award may not enter a second time. If available, the application should include the following supporting data: printed programs, newspaper articles, documentation of awards/prizes, additional information that indicates a strong emphasis on the performance of music by American composers. Application postmark deadlines: April 1st of the odd-numbered years.
