Koussevitzky Music Foundation Commission
The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation (Library of Congress)
Amount
$12,500 – $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / no fixed deadline
Entry Fee
Free to apply
Description
The Koussevitzky Music Foundation commissions new musical works by composers, proposed by performing organizations (orchestras and chamber groups). Commission fees range from $12,500 to $17,500 for chamber works and up to $20,000 for symphonic works, with symphonic commissions requiring a 50% match from the performing organization. Commissioned manuscripts are deposited with the Library of Congress Music Division's permanent collection.
Eligibility
This commissioning program is designed primarily for orchestras and chamber groups that have a record of excellence in the performance of contemporary music. Beginning with the 2010 round, the Foundation will accept applications only for composers who have received no more than one prior Koussevitzky Commission, provided that the prior commission was not awarded within the past ten rounds of the program. United States citizenship is not required for consideration, nor is the sponsoring performing organization required to be based in the United States.
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