Registration deadline: February 22, 2011
Application deadline: April 1, 2011

In response to the changing needs of the field, Music supports exploration of the use of computers and other multi-media technologies in music composition and performance. Support is available to institutions that provide musicians with residencies, studio time, technical instruction, and access to equipment. Support is also available for the completion of a specific musical project, including collaborative works.

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.

Application Instructions

Application Narrative Questions

Artistic/Programmatic

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. Discuss how these resources are maintained and upgraded. If applicable, describe the required facilities, equipment and technical support needed for the proposed project.

3. Developments
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 the method used for recruiting and selecting participants. If a national organization, state the percentage of services delivered in New York State and give the number of New York State artists served annually.

Managerial/Fiscal

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. Discuss any notable accomplishments or developments.

Service to the Public

8. Marketing
Describe how you will reach your target market for this service.

9. 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

10. Support Materials
Please list all of the support materials and/or work samples you are submitting. These materials are critical to your application's assessment.

Support Material

>Support materials must be postmarked, hand-delivered or made available online by the deadline. Please direct them to your appropriate contact at: NYSCA, 175 Varick Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10014, or bdanne@nysca.org or rputnam@nysca.org.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Refer to the Instructions for Work Samples and Support Materials prior to submission.

NYSCA encourages the submission of Web-based Work Samples and Support Material whenever possible.

1. Representative sample of printed materials relevant to the request.