Chamber Music Award: June, 2009
for String Quartets, Piano Trios and Ensembles Containing at least 3 Members and not more than 8, Without a Conductor
The Naumburg Chamber Music Award has existed for more than 30 years. It is with great pride that we announce this year our new award in this category to take place in June 2009; a category that already includes Speculum Musicae, Da Capo Chamber Players, the Emerson, Brentano and Pacifica quartets as well as the Eroica Piano Trio, among many other ensembles.
Our group, the contemporary chamber music ensemble “eighth blackbird,” received the Grammy for “Best Chamber Music Performance” on February 10, 2008, for its release of strange imaginary animals at the 50th Grammy Awards.
We wish to make clear that all ensembles of 3 or more and less than 9 members are eligible. Proof of 3 years of concert experience and a minimum of 3 full concerts that presents a sufficient variety of repertoire is required.
Applications may be obtained by writing to the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation at 120 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY 10027; or by visiting our website at www.naumburg.org. Application forms and a CD of no less than 30 minutes of satisfactory audible quality must be submitted no later than March 1, 2009.
Please note that the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation has moved from its office located at 60 Lincoln Center Plaza (Juilliard) to Manhattan School of Music at the above address.
This award will include:
- A New York Recital
- Commissioned Work
Chamber Music Group Requirements:
- Proof of a concert career with programs of three years or more
- In residence in North America
- Repertoire List
- CD of 30 Minutes
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- 3 Programs suitable for concert appearance
Application & Flyer
$125 application fee is required
Download Application Form (PDF) | Download Flyer
Application forms and a CD of no less than 30 minutes of satisfactory audible quality must be received at the Naumburg Office no later than in March 1, 2009.
Questions?
If you have questions about the cello competition, please call us at 212-362-9877.