PREMIERE|Project Festival: Support Scholarships
Your Impact Since 2018.
June 23-26, 2026 | Irvine, CA
PREMIERE|Project Festival has premiered more than 75 new works by emerging and mid-career composers. Alumni have gone on to publish widely, win major commissions, lead ensembles, and contribute meaningfully to the choral field.
PPF has become a national model for how to nurture early-career artists through professional mentorship, community-building, and high-level performance opportunities.
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A Proven Program, Reimagined for the Future
Why Support Now?
In 2026, PPF expands to include a Conductor Track—a major evolution that deepens and broadens the program’s impact.
Your support directly enables:
Scholarships for composers and conductors
Equitable access for artists from diverse backgrounds
New commissions and world premieres
Professional recordings for emerging creators
A collaborative artistic environment that mirrors real-world practice
Supporters help build a stronger, more equitable future for contemporary choral music.
The Problem We Are Solving
Emerging composers and conductors often leave school fluent in craft, but without the practical tools required to build a sustainable career. They rarely receive training in contracts, collaboration, leadership, budgeting, or the professional rehearsal process.
PREMIERE|Project Festival fills this gap by offering mentorship, systems-based leadership training, business education, and hands-on experience working with a professional ensemble.
Join supporters such as the California Arts Council, New Music USA, and others who believe in uplifting emerging artists and shaping the future of new music.
Ways to Give
Fund a scholarship
Underwrite a composer or conductor
Support program expansion
Contribute to annual operations
Sponsor the premiere concert
Your generosity directly supports the artists who will shape the future of the choral field.