Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship Grant

The Adrienne Fried Block Fellowship, awarded by the Society for American Music, supports scholarly research that enhances understanding of musical life in urban communities. This fellowship honors Adrienne Fried Block and offers a maximum award of $3,000, varying with endowment interest. Emphasizing the connections among diverse musical groups, it aims to foster innovative programming and greater access to American music resources, thereby enriching cultural engagement and academic exploration.

holding collegial annual conferences that feature scholarly presentations, musical performances, and opportunities for social interaction and professional development of its members;disseminating high-quality research and thoughtful articles and reviews through the peer reviewed Journal and the online Bulletin;offering financial support for research at libraries, archives, and other venues in the United States and abroadpresenting annual awards that recognize outstanding scholarship, dedicated service to the Society, lifetime professional achievement, and significant contributions to the American musical culture;partnering with other local and national organizations to sponsor outreach initiatives designed to engage the general public with innovative programming;furnishing creative curriculum support for K–12 and university educators interested in integrating American music into their classrooms;advocating for the sustained support of humanities research, music librarianship, and musical composition, as well as greater access to the resources of American music; andserving as a resource for media outlets and the general public.
The amount of the award each cycle will vary depending on the interest generated by its endowment. The maximum award is $3,000.

Eligibility

No more than one award will be offered in each cycle.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be members in good standing of the Society for American Music.