Enduring Masters
Grant Information
The Enduring Masters and Voices for Creative Aging programs are funded through The New York State Music Fund. The New York State Music Fund was established by the New York State Attorney General at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors when investigations into the practice of “payola” or “pay for play” by major recording and broadcasting companies were resolved. These settlements stipulated that funds paid by the music businesses should benefit the residents of New York State through music education and appreciation programs.
The Music Fund has awarded nearly 400 grants totaling over $35 million for exemplary contemporary music of all genres being created by today’s composers and musicians including new classical music, jazz, folk music from around the world, experimental music, and noncommercial forms of popular music. The Music Fund supported school and community-based educational programs, and recording and media dissemination projects that expand public access to music.