News Release: The Presser Foundation Announces Special Project Grants
December 20, 2017 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Presser Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of twelve new Special Projects totaling $259,500 in both single year and multiple year grants. These grants are in addition to multi-year commitments to The Philadelphia Orchestra and Bucks County Choral Society, totaling $54,100. Peter Burwasser, Chair of the Special Projects Committee, commented, “Philadelphia has one of the most vibrant music scenes in the country, and we at the Presser Foundation are both proud and privileged to play such a vital part in supporting this rich community.”
Special Project Grants: (in alphabetical order)
- Astral Artists, Inc.
- Chester Children’s Chorus
- Choir School of Delaware
- LiveConnections
- Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia
- Network for New Music
- Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
- Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
- PRISM Quartet, Inc.
- Relache, Inc.
- The Bach Choir of Bethlehem
- The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Theodore Presser (1848 – 1925) rose from humble beginnings to become a respected music teacher and publisher. Familiar with the many challenges facing musicians, he established The Presser Foundation which supports music performance and education through undergraduate and graduate scholar awards, operating and program support for music organizations, capital grants for music building projects, and assistance to retired music teachers.
The Presser Foundation was established in 1939 under the Deeds of Trust and Will of the late Theodore Presser. It is one of the few private foundations in the United States dedicated solely to music education and music philanthropy. It is our hope that every institution, organization and individual funded by The Presser Foundation will read about the rich history of The Foundation and the inspiring biography of Theodore Presser.