Koussevitzky Music Foundation

The Koussevitzky Music Foundation supports performing organizations worldwide for the joint commissioning of composers.

This commissioning program is designed primarily for orchestras and chamber groups that have a record of excellence in the performance of contemporary music.

Commissions for works for chamber groups range from $12,500 to $17,500. The Foundation will fund the entire commission fee in the case of a work for a chamber group. The Foundation will fund up to $20,000 for a symphonic work, of which the submitting performing organization must provide at least 50% of the amount funded by the Foundation as a minimum matching grant.

The commissioned works will be performed by the sponsoring organizations, and the manuscripts will be deposited with the Library of Congress as part of the Music Division's permanent collection.

Applicant organizations may propose only one composer for a joint commission each year. The Foundation will accept applications only for composers who have received no more than one prior Koussevitzky Commission, provided that the prior commission was not awarded within the past ten rounds of the program.

United States citizenship is not required for consideration, nor is the sponsoring performing organization required to be based in the United States.

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