Presenting Jazz Grant Program for U.S. Presenters (Deadline: October 12, 2012)
The Presenting Jazz grant program supports U.S. presenters engaging small, professional jazz ensembles in at least one public concert during 2013. Priority is given to projects featuring emerging or mid-career ensembles and new programming directions. Funding levels include core support of $5,000-10,000, plus incentives for engaging CMA New Jazz Works grantees. Eligible presenters must be 501(c)(3) organizations with a history of public music concerts. Applications require a narrative, budget, work samples, and supplemental materials by the October 12 deadline.
Presenting Jazz Grant Program for U.S. Presenters (Deadline: October 12, 2012)
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Presenting Jazz Deadline: October 12, 2012 Notification: December 2012
What is Presenting Jazz A grant program supporting U.S. presenters that engage small, professional jazz ensembles based in the U.S. for a minimum of one public concert during the grant period, January 1-December 31, 2013.
Presenting Jazz gives priority to projects that: • present emerging or mid-career ensembles or • represent new programming directions for the presenter
Presenting Jazz offers three levels of funding support: • Core support: ($5,000-10,000) for concert fees, travel, hotel, per diem, cartage, marketing, and production • Incentive 1: ($1,000) for engaging a CMA New Jazz Works grantee • Incentive 2: ($1,000) if the New Jazz Works grantee performs a CMA commissioned work
A presenter must: • be based in the United States or its territories • be a 501 (c)(3) organization • have presented 10 public music concerts by professional music ensembles in the past 2 years • be a CMA Organizational-level member • have no overdue reports or financial obligations to CMA
The ensemble must: • be a professional composer-led or collective jazz ensemble • be based in the U.S. or its territories • consist of 2-10 members, including guest musicians(s) • include improvisation as an integral part of its composition and performance
Application consists of: • written narrative • budget • CD-R work sample • supplemental materials
CD-R Work Sample must: • contain 2-3 tracks, with up to 5 minutes of one work or excerpts from one work on each track • be in CD-R format (not Mp3 data CD, DVD, or midi realization) • feature the ensemble’s music on tracks 1 and 2 • feature guest artist’s music on track 3, if applicable
Written Narrative: • answer the questions that are asked • be as specific as possible (who, where, when, why) • do not repeat yourself
Budget: • CMA will fund up to 75% of the eligible expenses • presenter must match with a minimum of 25% earned or contributed income • in-kind revenue may not be used as part of the match
Supplemental materials: • operating budget for the year in which the performance(s) will take place • recent audited financial statement, or IRS Form 990 or 990EZ • publicity and press materials from both the presenter and ensemble • documentation for each of the 10 concerts listed in the application • letter of Intent between presenter and ensemble • 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt determination letter
Panel process: • there are four rounds of review • a select number of applications are advanced after each round • in the final round, the panel chooses approximately 10 grantees
Scoring and feedback: • scoring system of 10 (excellent), 4 (good to very good), 1 (non-competitive) • panelists score and provide written comments in each round • panel feedback given by appointment following notification
The panel listens for: • ensemble artistry (tracks 1 and 2, CD-R Work Sample) • ability to perform scored and improvised music (with the aide of cue timings in CD-R Work Sample Sheet) • if applicable, guest artist’s musicianship (track 3, CD-R Work Sample)
The panel looks for: • fit of proposal with the organization’s mission and history • if new to jazz, the reason for adding jazz • well-thought audience development and marketing plan • sound budget and financials • organization’s capacity to successfully carry out the project
Process for completing and submitting application: • Page 4 of Guidelines • Application Checklist
What is Jazz? What is an emerging or mid-career ensemble? Applicant determines and panel evaluates.
Closing tips: • each component of your application must be strong • all elements must create a unified and unique case for funding • proofread for content and accuracy
For additional information, contact: • Jeanette Vuocolo, program director, CMA Jazz, jvuocolo@chamber-music.org, • Adam Reifsteck, membership manager, areifsteck@chamber-music.org Good luck with your application! www.chamber-music.org