Trustee Spotlight: David Kring

This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each member of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common—they love music. Keep an eye out for the series to learn more about each member, their background, and why they…

Economic impact of the arts

The Economic Power of the Arts

By Rachael Gartner, Administrative & Grants Manager When the curtain rises on a musical performance, it doesn’t just lift the spirits of those in attendance, it impacts the economy of an entire community. Beyond the price of admission, a night at the orchestra or chorus unfolds into a cascade of economic activity: the Uber driver…

Next Movement Equity Arc

Next Movement: How Equity Arc is Transforming Classical Music

By Abby Rolland In a year filled with significant challenges for the nonprofit sector, ranging from discussions about effectiveness to efforts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, moments of success shine all the more brightly. When a planned collaborative concert with The President’s Own United States Marine Band faced an unexpected cancellation, young classical…

2024-2025 Capital Support

Capital Support: 2024-2025

The Presser Foundation Commits $1.1 Million in Capital Support GrantsThe Presser Foundation is pleased to announce new Capital Support grants totaling nearly $1.1 million in single-year and multi-year grants to 22 music organizations, with $634,120 to be distributed this fiscal year. A complete listing by category of the grantee organizations is below. These grants are…

Graduate Music Award

Graduate Music Award: 2024-2025

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…

Chris Rinaldi

Trustee Spotlight: Chris Rinaldi

This is one in a series of blog posts featuring each member of The Presser Foundation’s Board and Committee. These individuals come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences but have one trait in common—they love music. Keep an eye out for the series to learn more about each member, their background, and why they serve…

Next Movement – Equity Arc

Join Equity Arc and The Presser Foundation on Tuesday, April 29th from 12:00-1:15pm ET on Zoom as we explore how Equity Arc creates a level playing field for all musicians by providing equitable access and investment in training and mentorship to underrepresented classical instrumentalists.  Equity Arc will examine the systemic barriers to participation in classical…

Marisa Karchin

Composting & Composition: Music for Environmental Change

Photo (from Top Left clockwise): The Earth Matter site; Marisa Karchin’s lecture performance at The Juilliard School; and Glass Clouds Ensemble performing at Earth Matter By Marisa Karchin Invited annually, graduate schools of music present the Presser Graduate Music Award to an outstanding graduate music student whom they select. The program is designed to encourage…