Co-op Press invites musicians and musical organizations to apply for its Commission Assistance Grant. The deadline for receipt of applications for the next cycle is April 16, 2005.

The purposes of the grant are to encourage performers at all levels of development (elementary performing ensemble through professional) to experience the value of working closely with a composer, to cultivate audiences for new music that is based on the traditions established prior to the mid-twentieth century, and to encourage composer/performer/audience interaction.

The grant supports the commissioning of composer, Sy Brandon, and covers the cost of the commission fee, the copying and reproduction of parts, and the composer residency. Applicants must be individuals or organizations residing in the United States or Canada.

Successful grant winners include the Golden Gate Wind Quintet, the Euphouria Quartet, the Trio di Camerati, the French Road School Elementary School Band and Orchestra, the San Jose Metropolitan Band, as well as individual artists. The works that have been commissioned have been performed at regional and international conferences and on National Public Radio.

For application and further information, visit or contact:

Co-op Press Commission Assistance Program
P.O. Box 204
Wrightsville, PA 17368-0204
http://cooppress.hostrack.net