Members of Chorus America are eligible to participate in an awards program that honors inclusive excellence, artistic growth, creative and adventurous programming, education and outreach, selfless service, and generous philanthropy.
Applications are now open!
Apply through the Chorus America Application Portal by Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Awards Program Updates for 2022
NEW! Alice Parker Fund Award
New this year, Chorus America establishes the Alice Parker Fund Award to support the composition and thoughtful presentation of choral music based in the traditions of Black and Latinx communities. This award will be presented annually, recognizing the exemplary work of a Black or Latinx composer or an ensemble that respectfully and authentically presents works incorporating these traditions and experiences.
The Alice Parker Fund Award will alternate between recognizing an individual and organization from year to year; in its inaugural year, the award will recognize a Black or Latinx individual composer.
Additional Adjustments
With ongoing changes to performances and operations because of COVID-19, Chorus America will continue our pause on several awards that are difficult to adjudicate effectively and equitably due to COVID. We plan to resume our full Awards Program after updating award qualifications and requirements for FY23.
Please see details below and contact membership@chorusamerica.org with any questions.
- NEW! Alice Parker Fund Award (open to individuals only in 2022)
- Chorus America Brazeal Wayne Dennard Award (open to organizations only in 2022)
- Louis Botto Award for Innovative Action and Entrepreneurial Zeal
- Michael Korn Founders Award for Development of the Professional Choral Art
- Chorus America Distinguished Service Award
- Dale Warland Singers Commission Award (in partnership with the American Composers Forum; open to professional or professional-core choruses in 2022)
- Chorus America Brazeal Wayne Dennard Award (open to organizations only in 2022)
- Chorus America/ASCAP: Adventurous Programming Award (on hold for 2022)
- Chorus America/ASCAP: Alice Parker Award (on hold for 2022)
- Chorus America Education and Community Engagement Award (on hold for 2022)
- Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence (on hold for 2022)
- NEW! Alice Parker Fund Award (open to individuals only in 2022)
Chorus America also recognizes generous philanthropy with two awards that do not have an application process. These awards are nominated by the Chorus America Board and the current host of the Conference, and include:
- The Michael Korn Founders Award for Philanthropic Contribution to the Arts
- The Chorus America Philanthropy Award
Questions? Contact our membership team at membership@chorusamerica.org.