Currently open - closing 31st October 2011

The following procedures for the awarding of grants, scholarships and prizes have been produced by the council of Recitals Australia with the assistance of an independent panel. They are intended to support and advance developing musicians in their careers through financial assistance and encouragement. Every effort has been made to ensure transparency and fairness in the assessment process.

Recitals Australia Grants

The awards previously known as Recitals Australia Travel Grants shall hereby be known as Recitals Australia Grants.
Recitals Australia Grants will be offered twice a year, subject to availability of funds.

Eligibility Criteria

Recitals Australia Grants are open to all instrumentalists and vocalists who are:

• under 30 years of age
  

• currently a member of Recitals Australia

• currently resident in South Australia

Assessment Procedure

The assessment procedure for Recitals Australia Grants will consist of a written application. Short-listed candidates will undertake an audition and an interview.
Grant requests for less than $750 will not require an audition or interview.

Written applications should include as many of the following items as are relevant to the program proposal and level of funding sought:

• A comprehensive CV/resume, including a record of relevant achievements, eg AMEB examination results, awards, prizes, invitations to perform, etc.

• A transcript of the applicant’s academic record.

• A detailed description of the program to be undertaken, including a statement showing in what ways the program would be likely to enhance the applicant’s performing career.

• Proof of acceptance by a training institution or individual teacher if relevant to the application.

• A budget for the program.

• A CD or DVD recording of a recent performance.

• Other relevant support materials; eg, reviews of performances.

Auditions and interviews, where applicable, should be of 10-15 minutes’ duration.

The selection panel for Recitals Australia Grants will consist of three people – two eligible Recitals Australia Council members and one other non-member who is a highly regarded professional musician.

The selection panel will consider each written application under the following categorisation of the items above:

• Relevant achievements to date, as described in CV/resume and academic record.

• The quality of the proposal; ie, the program’s intended impact on career advancement, the demands of the program, proof of legitimacy of the program, and the appropriateness of the budget.

• The quality of the overall application.

Donors

Donors to the Recitals Australia Awards Program will be kept fully informed of recommended amendments to the operation of these awards. Similarly, Council will remain receptive to amendments proposed by donors.

Conflicts of Interest

The current teacher of an applicant for a Recitals Australia award is excluded from the assessment or adjudication procedure.

Any person who has a close personal relationship with an applicant for a Recitals Australia award is excluded from the assessment or adjudication procedure.

Donors to the Recitals Australia Awards Program will play no part in the assessment or adjudication procedures of any such award.

Contact

Written applications should be made to:

GRANTS COMMITTEE - PO Box 71 Greenacres 5086

Round two closes 31th October 2011