NSMEA Composition Grant

The NSMEA offers funding for NSMEA members who undertake to commission a composition for their ensemble. Applicants can request up to $600 towards their composition. 

The Grant is intended to support ensembles with uncommon instrumentation, different skill levels or cultures, etc. 

Commissioning Rates can be found here: https://www.composition.org/commissioning-rates/  

The NSMEA have a growing directory of local composers available. 

CRITERIA:

Any NSMEA member may apply (must have paid membership dues for the current academic year).

Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis. Applications must be received at least one week prior to the next meeting date to be added to the agenda and reviewed. 

An estimate from the composer and explanation of the reason for the composition must be sent for approval. A final invoice and mailing address must be sent upon completion. A cheque will then be issued.

Composition requests will be granted at the discretion of the Funding Committee.

Preference will be given to projects utilizing Canadian, specifically Nova Scotian, composers. 

A write up for the newsletter outlining the composition, ensemble and it's premier is required for the newsletter, upon completion.