The Presser Foundation Awards $160,000 to 16 Exceptional Graduate Music StudentsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the approval of 16 exceptional music awards of $10,000 each, totaling $160,000. These awards are given to outstanding students at prestigious music higher education institutions across the country. The Graduate Music Award is intended to encourage and support…
The Presser Foundation Will Give Nearly $1.5 Million in General Operating Support Grants to Music OrganizationsThe Presser Foundation will award $1,445,500 in Advancement of Music grants to 148 music organizations throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. This year, the number of applications and organizational diversity significantly increased. The Foundation received 142 proposals, a notable increase from…
The Presser Foundation Awards $786,000 to Outstanding Music Scholars NationwideThe Presser Foundation has approved the nominations of 262 exceptional music students nationwide as 2024-25 Undergraduate Scholar Award recipients, investing $786,000 to accelerate the next generation of musicians. Each Presser Scholar receives $3,000 in recognition of their outstanding achievements in musical and academic performance, leadership and…
The Presser Foundation Announces More Than $332,000 in Special Project Grants for Music OrganizationsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce new Special Project single-year and multi-year grants, totaling $332,750 to 22 innovative music organizations. This significant investment underscores the Foundation’s commitment to fostering creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity in the Greater Philadelphia music scene. This year’s…