The following sources of funding are available to support students attending off-campus performances of their compositions. Students are encouraged to apply for funds, up to the amount needed, from each of these sources.
Graduate and Professional Student Government Travel Award
The GPSG Travel Award is a competitive award of $500 for graduate and professional students at Indiana University Bloomington.
Jacobs School of Music
The Jacobs School of Music provides awards for students making conference presentations.
To apply for funding, contact Stephanie Gott (srgott [at] indiana [dot] edu, 855-6000, Music Practice Building room 126) to determine the documentation you will need. Generally you will need to submit original receipts displaying your name.
Outline a complete budget for the event. Document all costs for yourself only; do not include expenses of other participants. Include any support you are getting from other sources. The committee likes to see documentation of the event and of your participation (e.g., event program, brochure, etc.).
You will receive your reimbursement after the event. Awards do not exceed $300; in most cases only a portion of travel expenses can be covered. Questions may be directed to Stephanie Gott.
Composition Department Fund
The Composition Department offers travel assistance to composition majors attending performances of their music. Awards are limited to $150 for performances within driving distance, $300 if a domestic flight is required and $500 for international travel. Awards and amounts are subject to the availability of funds and the number of applications received. A student is eligible to receive one award per academic year and the funding will be applied to the student’s bursar account after the travel occurs.
You should apply before the date of the performance if possible. To be eligible, you must first have applied for funding to other sources listed above. The total funding received from all sources may not exceed the actual costs.
To apply, send an email to the chair of the composition department with the following information:
- Student name
- Name of performer or ensemble, location, and date(s) of the performance(s)
- Actual dates of travel
- Title of composition to be performed
- An estimated budget (mileage or airfare, lodging, and conference registration may be included; meals are not covered)
- A list of other sources of support applied for or received
Requests are considered throughout the year but should be submitted as early as possible to ensure full consideration for the available funds.