Robert M. Stevenson Prize Grant

Robert M. Stevenson Prize Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: August 20, 2024

Summary

The Robert M. Stevenson Prize, awarded by the Society for Ethnomusicology, honors ethnomusicologists who are also composers. This prestigious award recognizes a single original musical composition submitted by eligible members. A recording of the composition will be featured at the SEM Annual Meeting, with potential live performances. The prize amount can reach up to $1,000, depending on available funding and arrangements. This initiative promotes creativity and supports the intersection of musicology and composition.

Overview

The Society for Ethnomusicology Mission The Society for Ethnomusicology was founded in 1955 to promote the research, study, and performance of music in all historical periods and cultural contexts. Robert M. Stevenson Prize Purpose To honor ethnomusicologists who are also composers by awarding a prize for a single composition, broadly defined as an original musical work created by the applicant. A recording of the work (or an excerpt) will be presented at the SEM Annual Meeting. If feasible, a performance of the work may be organized for the meeting in lieu of a recording. Prize Up to $1,000, depending on investment earnings and performance arrangements.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. An applicant must hold a current SEM membership and may submit only one composition in an award cycle. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.