Presenter Consortium for Jazz
Forecasted
Presenter Consortium for Jazz supports collaborating presenters in staging jazz ensemble concerts and livestreams that expand access to jazz chamber music and connect artists with new and current audiences.
Funder: Chamber Music America
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per applicant, covering 100% of eligible expenses; no match required
Summary: Supports collaborating presenters engaging jazz ensembles for public concerts and livestreams that expand access and community engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must hold current CMA organization-level membership and partner with one or two presenters serving distinct audience communities.
Description
Presenter Consortium for Jazz, administered by Chamber Music America (CMA), supports partnerships among U.S.-based presenters engaging one to three jazz ensembles for in-person concerts or livestreamed performances. Each presenter brings every participating ensemble to its respective audience. The program is a component of the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project, funded by The Doris Duke Foundation.
CMA prioritizes community impact: increasing access to jazz chamber music, fostering respect and appreciation for the art form, and connecting ensembles and presenters with current and new audiences. Projects may highlight a community’s cultural richness and creativity, foster collaboration with community organizations, or reach audiences underserved or underrepresented by existing programs. Performances must be public, accessible, and inclusive.
