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Projects We've Funded
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Seven Seas
Alonzo King LINES Ballet and composer Trey Spruance explore the interconnectedness of humanity and nature in the face of climate disruption.
Red Prada
When seeking revenge, if you have someone there to jog your memory of the consequences, you are less likely to act on those thoughts.
Virtual Boston New Music Festival 2020
Boston's leading new music ensembles present the finest in new music with three weeks of coordinated concerts across the metro area
I, A.M. - Artist Mother Project
Olivia De Prato records new works for solo violin and electronics by American women composers who's source of inspiration is Motherhood.
"The River" with ETHEL & Robert Mirabal
An immersion in a flow of music, narrative and ritual that evokes timeless Native American traditions through contemporary musical artistry.
Indian Classical Sitar and Viola Collaboration
Veena and Tsuna are immigrant women musicians, educators from different cultures - Indian Japanese, different genre creating new music together.
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“Thank you, thank you, and thank you from my family and the entire members of the band for the grant award notice! This award is a validation of our experiences, challenges, and hope for the future. Times have been very tough but music and the love of and from our community have gotten us through - you are part of it all!!!”
Najite Agindotan, master drummer/singer, Creator Development Fund recipient
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"My career in music has been a long and challenging road, particularly as a Latino immigrant. To me, this grant signifies an effort to create a thriving and diverse music industry. Thanks to this grant, I'll be able to record all the instruments necessary to create a truly exceptional score that could be a stepping stone in my career. Not only will I benefit, but also the musicians in my community. I'm tremendously grateful!"
Daniel Jimenez Afanador, composer, Reel Change Film Fund recipient
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"Thrilled to be a part of the New Music USA community and to also have the chance to develop this project with this support. Grateful for the continued commitment that New Music USA has with our community championing artists and making new work and collaborations like this one possible."
Angélica Negrón, composer, Creator Development Fund & Project Grant recipient
Press & Publicity
View AllBay State Banner: Next Jazz Legacy program to grant fellowships to women and nonbinary jazz musicians
Feb 22
Bay State Banner: Next Jazz Legacy program to grant fellowships to women and nonbinary jazz musiciansThe Boston Globe
Nov 04
New partnership aims to expand opportunities in jazz for women and nonbinary artistsVariety
May 05
SESAC and Society of Composers & Lyricists Announce Grants, Scholarships for Emerging ComposersSupport for New Music USA and its many programs and activities is provided by foundations, corporations, government agencies, and hundreds of individual contributors.
Support for New Music USA is provided by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Major annual program and operating support are provided by grants from Baisley Powell Elebash Fund, Booth Ferris Foundation, SESAC, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Sphinx Venture Fund, The New York Community Trust, Howard Gilman Foundation, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music, Inc., Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University, and The Amphion Foundation, Inc., with additional annual or project support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Sorel Organization, Cheswatyr Foundation, ASCAP, Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts, The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, The ASCAP Foundation, BMI Foundation, Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation, the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, Loud Hound Foundation, Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation and many individuals. New Music USA acknowledges and is grateful for the support of its endowment donors, including The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, Helen F. Whitaker Fund, Baisley Powell Elebash Fund, Hewlett Foundation, Fidelity Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, and Francis Goelet Charitable Lead Trusts.
