Celebrating and strengthening Fort Worth’s resilience during these unprecedented times.
Overview
Led by the Fine Line Group, the family offices of Sasha and Edward P. Bass, with support from the Alice L. Walton Foundation and the Tartaglino Richards Family Foundation, SOUNDS OF RESILIENCE will provide highly focused financial support to 41 talented musicians whose work brings the Fort Worth community together to reflect on their recent experiences in the world and to begin driving change and healing through music.
Applicants are asked to create and submit a unique live performance video of two original songs, in a format similar to a “Tiny Desk” submission, along with a personal statement about their experience in the pandemic and the role their music will play in drawing people together around the theme of resilience. There is no fee to apply.
A panel of six of Fort Worth’s music industry leaders will manage the selection process, awarding $2,000 grants to 35 musicians, and $5,000 grants to the top 6 strongest applicants. Panelists will pair these 6 musicians together to create and produce an original, and inspired song about resilience, which will be recorded live at Fort Worth landmark, Bass Hall.
TIMELINE
Application Opens: July 10, 2020
Application Deadline: August 17, 2020
Juror Review Begins : August 30, 2020
Winners Announced: Friday, October 2, 2020
ENCOURAGING CREATIVES TO DO WHAT THEY DO BEST. CREATE.
Project Goals
To create a sense of support and stability for the musicians and their families.
To bring about healing and connection within the Fort Worth community.
To support and encourage musicians to continue making music during this time.
To challenge other cities to develop focused programs within their own communities.
To show the nation what focused community support can create within the city.
Benefits For Musicians
Musicians will receive immediate funding to support themselves and return to work.
Musicians will have an opportunity to have their work in front of major industry leaders.
Musicians will be promoted and marketed through digital platforms and online marketing.
The winners will perform a recorded performance on the stage of BASS HALL.
Benefits To Our City
This is an opportunity to bring about healing and support in our community.
Illustrates on a national level a new and innovative structure for musicians through local patronage.
Providing a means for musicians to advocate and form alliances with residents and organizations in our city.
Music by the people of Fort Worth, for the people of Fort Worth.