Research Grants Program of ARSC

The Research Grants Program of the Association for Recorded Sound Collections supports scholarship and publication in the fields of sound recording research and audio preservation. (This program is separate from the ARSC Preservation Grants Program, which encourages and supports the preservation of historically significant sound recordings of Western Art Music.) Project categories eligible for consideration include: discography, bibliography, historical studies of the sound recording industry and its products, and any other subject likely to increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the lasting importance of recorded sound. ARSC encourages applications from individuals whose research forms part of an academic program at the master's or doctoral level.

For more information, visit:
http://www.arsc-audio.org/researchgrants.html

ARSC members and non-members alike are eligible for grants in amounts up to $1000. Grant funds can be used to underwrite clerical, editorial, and travel expenses. Funds may not be used to purchase capital equipment or recordings, to perform operations on sound recordings, to reimburse applicants for work already performed, or to support projects that form part of a paid job. Grant recipients must submit documentation of their expenses, and all grant funds must be disbursed within eighteen months of the grant award.

Grant recipients are required to submit brief descriptions of their projects for publication in the ARSC Journal, and are encouraged to submit articles about their projects, for possible publication in the Journal.

Research Grant Applications shall include:
-- a summary of the project (one page maximum), with samples of the work, if possible;
-- a budget covering the entire project, highlighting the expenses the ARSC Grant will cover (one page maximum);
-- a curriculum vitae; and
-- an indication of the prospects for publication or other public dissemination of the project results.

Applications should be sent in the form of four paper copies to:
Grants Committee Chairman
Richard Warren, Historical Sound Recordings
Yale University Library
P. O. Box 208240
New Haven, CT 06520-8240
U.S.A.
Applications for the next grant cycle must be received by February 28, 2009.

For more information, visit:
http://www.arsc-audio.org/researchgrants.html

Questions about the Research Grants Program should be directed to Mr. Warren at richard.warren@yale.edu

The Association for Recorded Sound Collections is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings -- in all genres of music and speech, in all formats, and from all periods. ARSC is unique in bringing together private individuals and institutional professionals -- everyone with a serious interest in recorded sound.

Annual Research Fellowship FRIENDS OF THE SECULAR YIDDISH SCHOOLS

THE FRIENDS OF THE SECULAR YIDDISH SCHOOLS IN NORTH AMERICA COLLECTION
At Stanford University Libraries, Department of Special Collections

is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its Annual Research Fellowship 2007-2008

The sum of $3-4,000 to be awarded to the applicant who will commit to at least a 2 month in-residence period (of choice) using the impressive multilingual resources (Yiddish, English and Hebrew) of the extensive SYSNA Archival Collection. Fluency in reading Yiddish is required. A substantive publishable paper or project in any of the three languages is one of the goals of this fellowship.

A distinguished panel of scholars in Jewish/Yiddish Studies, Education, Bilingualism and Ethnicity will review all applications.

The deadline for submission of applications (in triplicate) is May 15, 2007. Notification of award will be no later than June 15, 2007.

For further information contact: Joshua A. Fishman joshuaafishman@aol.com

Mailing address: 3616 Henry Hudson Parkway #7B-N
Riverdale, NY 10463

KlezKanada Scholarship Opportunities

The 12th KlezKanada season has opened its Youth Scholarship Program. KlezKanada takes place each year north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada at the B'nai B'rith camp, and each summer is filled with exciting music, dance, theater, arts and Jewish culture of all kinds. If you haven't been, check it out. And if your child plays an instrument, and you are looking for the perfect family music camp, KlezKanada will be one of the best experiences yet. http://www.klezkanada.com/site/scholarships.php

Anni Eisler-Lehmann Stiftung Foundation

Anni Eisler-Lehmann Stiftung (Foundation) in Mainz Germany at: http://www.anni-eisler-lehmann-stiftung.de Scholarships for Jewish musicians...

The Anni Eisler-Lehmann Stiftung site is in German, English and French. The Stiftung Foundation was founded by Anni-Eisler-Lehmann who was born in Mainz, studied to be a singer but had her career taken away by the Nazis. She returned to Germany after the war a rebuilt her family's fortune but was never able to rebuild her own career. At the end of her life, with the help of friends, she founded the Anni-Eisler-Lehmann Stiftung. The foundation's primary goal is that of awarding scholarships to young Jewish students of vocal and instrumental music who wish to study in Mainz, Germany. Contact at the address below or address requests for application information to info-ael@a-e-l-stiftung.de

Aminadav Aloni Music Foundation

A website dedicated to the music and life of composer Ami Aloni. Information about scholarship funds to encourage young composers of Jewish music is also available. http://alonimusic.org/.

Israeli born Aminadav Aloni left a legacy of music. A catalogue of his works searchable by title and keyword is on the website.