Join pianist Maxime Zecchini, who specializes in works for the left hand, at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall on May 25th at 8PM for an evening of music to benefit Musicians Foundation. Classical and popular music selections will be included in the solo piano program. To view details about the performance and buy tickets, CLICK […]
Musicians Foundation’s Executive Director, B.C. Vermeersch, was recently selected as one of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of the Year. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C. successfully guided the Foundation with vision and compassion, as emergency relief grants were sent to over 1,500 musicians throughout the country. See the list of Musical America’s […]
Read Musicians Foundation’s 2021 Annual Appeal letter from Executive Director B.C. Vermeersch. Click here to donate. Click here to donate. Thank you!
Martin Bookspan, the renowned announcer, commentator, author, and member of the Musicians Foundation Board of Directors (1981-2009) passed away at the age of 94 on April 29, 2021. He spread the joy of music as a broadcaster for programs including Live from Lincoln Center and Live from the Met. He was also a writer and […]
In an effort to stay transparent and keep musicians informed about our process, here is some information about our traditional grant, which just reopened for new applications. To qualify, you must: Have earned the majority of your income for five or more years of professional experience as a performer, composer/arranger, or music educator. Have filed […]
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and pianist Kathryn Stott have released a new single, an arrangement of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” on Sony Classical to benefit Musicians Foundation. You can purchase or stream it here: https://yoyoma.lnk.to/youllneverwalkalone. A copy of the press release is below:
“Through These Times,” a song by Con Fullam, was written to bring attention to the current, difficult situation for professional musicians. Following closures of all venues and recording studios due to COVID-19, musicians lost all their work and many had no safety net. Musicians Foundation established its CV19 Emergency Relief Aid Grant Program to provide […]
Spencer Myer has joined the Musicians Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Myer was previously a member of the Foundation’s Advisory Council. His artistic contributions to the music community and commitment to helping performers, educators, and composers in times of need make him an ideal addition the the Board. Spencer Myer is an internationally renowned concert […]
PARMA Recordings will be hosting a live-streaming performance by Altius Quartet to benefit the group and Musicians Foundation. Tune in on July 30, 2020 at 7:00PM EST! More information can be found here: https://www.parmarecordings.com/event/altius-quartet-07-30-20/