Application Deadline: Thursday, February 4, 2027, 11:59 PM ET

Grant Period: July 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028 (18-month grant period) Notification: April 2027 RSVP to the Application Workshop on Tuesday, December 1, 2:00 PM ET.

 ABOUT THE PROGRAM (See full guidelines on the CMA website.)

Chamber Music America’s Thea Musgrave Performance Fund is created in partnership with Scottish-American composer Thea Musgrave, whose endowment gift provides support to professional, US-based ensembles dedicated to performing her more than 60 chamber music works.  

Grants are intended to encourage the performance of her works in their original versions and instrumentation. The fund aims to deepen appreciation of her music and bring her works to new audiences in chamber music settings through encouraging performances that celebrate Musgrave’s distinguished artistry.  

CMA will provide funding for 4 grants at $2,500 each. 

Apply via Submittable An Organization-level CMA membership is required to apply for this grant. Visit chambermusicamerica.org/become-a-member for more information. 

For more information, read the guidelines below, use the help links, or contact:  

Susan Dadian, Director of Artistic Planning, sdadian@chambermusicamerica.org 

José Feliciano, Chief Programs Officer,  jfeliciano@chambermusicamerica.org

For Membership queries: Membership@chambermusicamerica.org 

Technical: Submittable Help Center

The Thea Musgrave Performance Fund is made possible with support from composer Thea Musgrave.

Chamber Music America