The
Commission Assistance Grant enables
performers to commission a composition composed especially for and
dedicated to them by Sy Brandon. The commission fee is covered by the
grant. In exchange for having a composition written for the performers,
the performers agree to provide the Sy Brandon with a rehearsal
recording at least two weeks prior to the premiere and a final
recording no later than three months following the premiere. As part of
grant, the applicant needs to design opportunities for interaction
between the composer and ensemble members, students, community members,
and/or audience. The interaction can take place via electronic means
(email, active participation in Sy Brandon’s blog, etc) or in the form
of a residency where the composer works with the musicians, talks with
classes and/or community groups, and speaks to the audience. If the
applicant desires a residency, the applicant will be responsible for
covering travel expenses. This grant is available to performers
(elementary through professional) in the United States. Deadlines for
application are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year.
The
Recording Assistance Grant
enables talented performers to produce a professional quality CD in
collaboration with Emeritus Recordings. Emeritus Recordings will design
the cover, tray card and insert with input from the artist, obtain and
pay for mechanical licenses, manufacture the CD, and commercially
distribute the CD through storefront, web-based, and download retail
outlets. It will promote the CD by posting announcements to news
groups, and sending copies of the CD to select classical music radio
stations for broadcast and select periodicals for review. The CD must
include a minimum of 15 minutes of music (existing works and/or a new
work) by composer, Sy Brandon. The grant covers the cost of copies of
the music selected and the commission fee if a new composition is
desired. The artist will supply Emeritus Recordings with digital
recordings at his/her own expense. The artist can sell copies of the CD
at their performances, through their website and to family and friends.
The artist is asked to make an initial purchase of 100 copies of the CD
at $6 each from Emeritus Recordings (a 60% discount off the retail
price) and to sell them at $15, therefore enabling a $9 return to the
artist for each CD sold. Selling advanced subscriptions to friends of
the artist could assist the artist in meeting this obligation. This
grant is available to performers in the United States and has deadlines
for application of January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each
year.
