ITG Recording Grants

ITG Recording Grants 
 
The International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Recording Grants support outstanding trumpet-centric recording projects by early-, mid-career, and established trumpet artists. The ITG Recording Grants will support high-quality recording projects that place the trumpet at the center of artistic expression. Each year, ITG will award up to four grants of $1,500–$2,000. Interested in submitting your recording project?
 
  1. Review the ITG Recording Grants Guidelines to ensure that your submission meets all eligibility requirements.
  2. Funded projects must be completed within 18 months of the award date.
  3. All submissions must include:
    1. Live, unedited, audio and/or video performance of music to be recorded (selected work(s)) performed by the applicant. 
    2. If the album is already recorded a 10-15 minute sample is acceptable.
    1. Project Title
    2. Short Biography of each applicant(s)
    3. Descriptions of repertoire, composers, and performers
    4. Significance of the project (500 word max)
    5. Production timeline. Include additional details regarding the record label (if applicable), distribution plan, album release date, etc. 
    6. Project budget with Itemized costs (recording, production, publication costs), other funding, and how ITG funds will be utilized.
    7. Links to performance sample(s) below. This may take several forms:
  4. Complete the submission form by May 1 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

 

Contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Winners will be notified no later than July 1, 2026.

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