Call for Panelists: Music Education Partnership Grants
Chorus America
Chorus America invites diverse members of the music education and broader community with varied experiences and expertise to participate in the 2027 Music Education Partnerships review panel.
Serving on a grant review panel is a rewarding way to share your expertise, connect with colleagues, and learn about projects and collaborations across the US & Canada.
Desired Experience
- Bring an understanding of their community’s diverse singing traditions within the grant‘s geographic regions
- Classroom or administrative experience with choral and community partnerships
- Understanding of nonprofit arts management and funding
Responsibilities
Panelists will participate in 2 review process phases, which will include:
Phase 1
- Thursday, January 14 from 1-2:30pm Eastern Orientation & Implicit Bias Discussion (1.5 hours)
- January 15 – February 26 Score assigned applications, 20-30 hours total over 6 weeks
- Attend one Finalist Discussion for your assigned region below 3 hours
- March 1 from 1-4pm Eastern British Columbia & Northwest US
- March 2 from 1-4pm Eastern Central Appalachia US
- March 3 from 1-4pm Eastern Southwest US
- March 4 from 1-4pm Eastern Upper Midwest US
Phase 2
- Participation in one day of Virtual Learning Sessions for your assigned region Approx. 5-7 hours
- April 1 or 2 British Columbia & Northwest US
- April 6 or 8 Central Appalachia US
- April 13 or 15 Southwest US
- April 19 or 20 Upper Midwest US
The time commitment above are estimates and could vary depending on the number of applications received.
Honorarium
An honorarium of $1,400 will be extended to panelists participating in Phase 1 and 2 of the review process.
