The Frances Densmore Prize Grant

The Frances Densmore Prize, awarded annually by the American Musical Instrument Society, recognizes the most outstanding article-length work published in English that promotes the understanding of musical instruments across cultures and periods. Honoring Frances Densmore, a notable ethnographer of Native American music, the prize includes a $500 award. Eligible submissions must be published within the last year, and nominations can be made by authors or peers to further the Society's mission.

American Musical Instrument Society
The American Musical Instrument Society promotes better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods.
CollectorsPerformersMuseum professionalsUniversity professorsInstrument builders, technicians, and restorersAmateur historiansAcademic institutionsMusic and musical instrument lovers

Eligibility

Eligible publications will have been published in the last calendar year and may come from journals, conference publications, Festschriften, or other similar sources. Nominations (including self-nominations) should be sent to the chair by deadline.