Chamber Music America aims to support professional U.S.-based presenters and ensembles that focus on Western European and/or non-Western classical and contemporary music. Through funding and resources, it aims to foster the commissioning and performance of new works by American composers, highlighting the diversity and innovation within the contemporary classical music scene.
The Classical Commissioning Program by Chamber Music America grants funding to U.S.-based presenters and ensembles for the commissioning and performance of new works by American composers. This grant program focuses on works scored for 2–10 musicians performing one per part, composed in any of the musical styles associated with contemporary classical music. It especially encourages the commissioning of emerging and mid-career composers, aiming to support the creation and dissemination of new classical compositions.