Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadline: September 5

In response to the changing needs of the field, the Music Program supports exploration of the use of computers, synthesizers, samplers, and other technologies in music composition and performance. Support is available to institutions that provide musicians with residencies, studio time, technical instruction, and access to equipment. A studio or host organization may apply for support to fully or partially subsidize up to eighty hours of studio time on behalf of one or more specific artists or for a specific number of artists selected through a fair selection process. Support is also available for the completion of a specific musical project, including collaborative works. Individuals must apply through a nonprofit sponsoring organization.

In addition to the Council-wide criteria, projects are evaluated on the basis of the quality of service and equipment provided to composers/performers and the number of hours available for studio time.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Complete the Events Schedule form as part of this request, if applicable. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Program Overview
Describe the project, program or facility for which support is being sought. For artist residency programs, detail length of residency, number of hours in the computer studio, available equipment and services, and any responsibilities the artist might have for community interaction as part of the project.

2. Facilities/Technology
Describe the facility, equipment and available technical support. How are these resources maintained and upgraded?   If applicable, describe the required facilities, equipment and technical support needed for the proposed project.

3. Developments
If this program has been funded previously, please note any significant changes or accomplishments of the past year (artistic, administrative, financial, or pedagogical).

4. Participants
Identify the target audience, the composition of the current participants and method used for recruiting and selecting participants. If you are a national organization, state the percentage of services delivered in New York State and give the number of New York State artists served annually.

5. Fees & Subsidy
Detail the facility's general fee structure and available subsidy/scholarship options for artists.

6. Artistic Staff
Identify instructors and technical staff and their qualifications. If the personnel are yet to be hired, describe the required qualifications.

7. Evaluation
Describe the method of program evaluation. Are there any notable accomplishments or developments that you would like to mention?

8. Comparable Services
Are there other organizations providing similar or complementary services to your community? If so, are you working in partnership with any of these or other organizations?

Support Materials

Support material must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Representative sample of printed materials relevant to the request (limit of 9 items)

2. Sample of work (2 CD'S/Cassettes) produced through the program