Chamber Music America’s Ensemble Forward program is an initiative for ensembles that perform Western European classical and/or contemporary chamber music and are based in the five boroughs of New York City. The goals of this program are to support ensembles at a crucial time in their career development and to help them navigate an increasingly demanding cultural landscape. 

CMA will provide grant funds for applicants to move their ensemble forward organizationally by working with a business consultant on their business structure and/or business development. This will enable the groups to develop and continue to provide artistic programming at a high level along with effective organizational practices as they serve their audiences.

If awarded, all ensembles are required to participate in additional career training, advancement, and networking opportunities through CMA’s Learning Residentials. Learning Residentials are learning sessions tailored to the needs of each Ensemble Forward grantee group over the course of the grant period. Sessions are led by composers, ensemble leaders, presenters, as well as business professionals.

Priority is given to chamber music ensembles that clearly communicate how their project will strengthen and improve the ability of their ensemble to move forward to its next stage of development whether they are emerging, mid-career, or established.

Ensemble Forward  is made possible with generous support from the New York Community Trust.

SUPPORT

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

 Membership Services: membership@chambermusicamerica.org

 Technical Support: Submittable Help – For Submitters | Submittable