The estate of the late composer/pianist Yvar Mikhashoff has announced its third year of an innovative funding opportunity to encourage collaborations between young composers and pianists. Guidelines available here. Deadline November 16, 2009.
I've been a journalist and critic since 2002, and during the 1990s I was a record producer. Among my projects were the collections "Gay American Composers" volumes one and two, and "Lesbian American Composers." I've also led a three-year research initiative into the effects of AIDS on American music.
Why Gay Ears?
Because following GLTB artists can be a doorway into the vast world of classical music. And pride is a good thing, too.
How much money will a team get if they win the Premiership?
$3,000 to composer and $3,000 to the pianist. Not bad. Here’s the link:
http://www.mikhashofftrust.org/funding.html