Composing Inclusion
This grant commissions Black and Latinx composers to create new collaborative works with Juilliard and NY Philharmonic musicians, fostering inclusion and innovation in music performance.
Funder: American Composers Forum
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically supports 8–10 composer commissions per cycle; award size varies by project and scope.
Summary: Commissions Black and Latinx composers to create adaptive new works, connecting diverse musicians and communities through collaborative music-making and performance.
Key Information: For Black and/or Latinx music creators; works are developed in collaboration with Juilliard and NY Philharmonic musicians.
Description
This initiative supports the commissioning of Black and Latinx composers to create new, adaptive works for performance by musicians of varying ages and skill levels. Organized by the American Composers Forum in partnership with The Juilliard School’s Preparatory Division, the New York Philharmonic, and the Sphinx Venture Fund, the program aims to foster inclusion and collaboration within the music community. Selected composers work closely with Juilliard students and Philharmonic artists to develop and premiere new pieces, with the goal of building bridges across generations and backgrounds through music.
