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[Tim Brooks]

The Society for American Music invites applications for a grant to
support publication of non-print materials dealing with American music.
Projects should further the Society’s goals which are “to stimulate the
appreciation, performance, creation and study of American musics of all
eras and in all their diversity, including the full range of activities
and institutions associated with these musics throughout the world.”
Projects supported in the past have included CDs (both standalone and
accompanying a book), a website and a film, but may also include DVDs,
radio programs, or other audio-visual projects.

Grants are
announced at the society’s conference in the spring, the next being
March 2010, and are generally for a maximum of $700-$800. The deadline
for applications for the 2010 award is November 15, 2009.

Applications may be made by performers, editors or producers, and should include the following:
1. Full contact information.
2. An abstract of no more than 500 words describing the project and its contribution to American music.
3. A brief statement about publication and distribution plans.
4. A financial statement explaining the expenses to which the grant would be applied.
5. A brief resume or curriculum vitae.
6. DO NOT send a sound recording or sample video with the initial application.

More information may be found at the society’s website, www.american-music.org.

Applications should be sent to:
Tim Brooks
Chair, Sight & Sound Subvention Committee, Society for American Music
tim at timbrooks.net or P.O. Box 31041, Glenville Stn., Greenwich, CT 06831