The Presser Foundation Announces Special Projects Grants
The Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection and funding of fourteen new Special Projects from music organizations in the greater Philadelphia area. These grants, totaling $131,000, are in addition to a previous commitment of $20,000 to Settlement Music School on behalf of long-time and retiring Trustees.
Peter Burwasser, Chair of the Special Projects Committee, commented “The Presser Foundation is pleased to support, under revised grant guidelines, special project grants including organization milestones, general operating support for new organizations to the Foundation, pilot programs and first-time artistic collaborations. Music curriculum development, anniversary performances, and unique partnerships comprise the list of projects supported.”
Special Project Grants: (in alphabetical order)
- Allentown Symphony Association
- Art Sphere, Inc.
- Chester Children’s Chorus
- Choir School of Delaware
- Intercultural Journeys
- Mamadele Foundation
- Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
- Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
- The Dryden Ensemble
- The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
- Wilmington Concert Opera
- Symphony in C
- Variant 6
