CMA News
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Two Creative Engagement Initiatives in Chicago 2025-26
CMA develops new chamber music curricula for K-12 students in Chicago
CMA Welcomes New Board Chair, Nicholas Csicsko
CMA announces the election of Nicholas Csicsko as the new Chair of its Board of Directors.
CMA Initiates 26th Year of Jazz Support
CMA's refreshed grant program kicks off a three-year cycle that awards $2.5 million to jazz through the Doris Duke Foundation
Announcing a Refreshed Ensemble Forward Grant Program
Significant updates to Ensemble Forward grant, which supports contemporary classical ensembles across New York City
CMA Responds to NEA Funding Rescissions
Together with the Sewell Family Foundation, CMA will provide relief for orgs & ensembles reeling from NEA funding cuts
Announcing $543,000 in Grants for New Jazz and Classical Compositions
Announcing $543,000 in grant funding through the 2025 New Jazz Works and Classical Commissioning programs
2025 Performance Plus Grantees
CMA awards a total of $238,600 to support 14 jazz ensembles through its Performance Plus program
Announcing the 2024 Classical Commissioning Grantees
A hallmark of CMA, the Classical Commissioning program supports the creation of new works. Read about the 2024 cohort.
CMA Announces a Historic Move to Houston for its 2025 National Conference
Scheduled for February 13–16, in Houston, Texas, The Shepherd School of Music serves as an official sponsoring partner.