Dena Epstein Award for Archival and Library Research in American Music
Forecasted
The Dena Epstein Award for Archival and Library Research in American Music supports researchers studying archival and library sources in the United States or abroad to deepen understanding of American musical life.
Funder: Music Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (proposals and letters of support)
Funding Amounts: $6,500 total for the 2027 awards; one or more grants
Summary: Supports archival and library research, in the United States or internationally, on any aspect of American music.
Key Information: Research must concern music directly relating to or connected with the United States.
Description
The Music Library Association administers this award, established in 1995 through an endowment from Morton and Dena Epstein. It supports research in archives and libraries anywhere in the world on American music, defined for this award as music directly relating to or having a direct connection with the United States. Proposals are reviewed entirely on merit.
The award seeks to deepen understanding of American musical life through archival and library sources. Past supported work includes dissertations, biographies, bibliographies, critical editions, and book research on subjects ranging from hymnody and jazz to composers, opera, and the musical traditions of U.S. communities.
