The Residency Partnership Program supports ensembles and presenters in building audiences for classical/contemporary, jazz, and world chamber music through residency projects. Funding is specifically aimed at activities that take place in community settings and that are not part of a regular concert series. These activities may include, but are not limited to, clinics, interactive classroom programs, and lecture/demonstrations in libraries, hospitals, senior centers, or similar venues.  Projects must take place in the U.S. or its territories.    

The length of the residencies ranges from a minimum of three days to one year. Grants support up to 75 percent of expenses directly connected to the project. The balance must be drawn from other sources, such as cash from other grants, earned income, or an allocation from the organization's general operating funds.
 

Residency Types

Supported by the Chamber Music America Residency Endowment Fund

For More Information
Planning a Residency
Program Evaluation -- and Why It Shouldn't Scare You
 

Guarneri String Quartet Residency
Each year one residency project featuring a classical string quartet is chosen as the Guarneri String Quartet Residency, made possible by the Sewell Family Foundation. The recipient string quartet is selected in the final round of the review process, based on its artistry as demonstrated on the CD-R Work Sample. No separate application is required, and no additional funding is awarded.

Manage your Grant
Grant Application Workshop Schedule
Application Workshop Presentation [PowerPoint | PDF]

Grant Recipients