David Hoose Commissioning Grant

Choral Arts New England is pleased to offer a new and exciting grant program! The David Hoose Commissioning Grant honors and continues David’s work in the New England choral community by supporting the commissioning of new choral music with instrumental accompaniment. The capital campaign for the David Hoose Commissioning Grant raised more than $50,000 from a wide range of constituents in the Boston choral community and beyond, and as a result of their generosity, Choral Arts New England is awarding a new biennial grant.

David has been an energetic force in the development of choral music in New England. As Music Director of the Cantata Singers for thirty-eight years, he brought deep musical insight, unique programming, and expertise that inspired musicians and audiences alike. A major part of his musical legacy was the championing of commissioned works for chorus and orchestra, adding new and substantive compositions to the choral repertoire. For more information on David’s history, and his dedication to new commissions for choral works with orchestral ensemble, see https://www.cantatasingers.org/davidhoose.

More information regarding the David Hoose Commissioning Grant process will be announced at a later date.