Young Musicians Initiative

• This outreach program is available to musicians from or currently living in Suffolk County, NY. **In bands or ensembles, at least one person must be from Suffolk County.

Age range: 15 – 26 years old

Musicians may apply in more than one category.

ALL applicants will be invited to attend a Master Class with singer/songwriter Inda Eaton.

AWARD FOR BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE

• GRAMMY-winning producer Cynthia Daniels, Monk Music Studios, will produce a recording of one song to be released as part of a promo EP.  It will be distributed to radio stations, premiered on social media platforms, etc. 

AWARDS FOR THE TOP IN EACH CATEGORY

•  LTV-East Hampton produces/films a professional video of one song, airing all winners videos as a showcase on TV & social media

• Cash award for professional development ($500 - $1,000 per person/group depending on total number of awardees)

• Pair with established musician as mentor- appropriate to each individual’s professional goals (i.e. lessons, career management/development, etc)

• Winning musicians featured on SHAMF website & social media, newsletters & formal press release with links to new videos & recordings.

• Paid  performance at 2021 Sag Harbor American Music Festival

Submissions: Due on or before June 30, 2021 - APPLY HERE NOW

Submit link(s) to personal YouTube video or recording  with performance of original song or composition. Classical musicians may submit from typical repertoire.  If you do not have original music,  you can submit jazz/blues/folk/hip-hop/rock/pop/R&B/Americana standards. Please submit two performances with contrasting tempo or style if possible.  If you do not have a ready link, you can email a (clearly labeled) condensed file to info@sagharbormusic.org. 

Musicians may apply in more than one category, $5 application fee per category. 

The Young Musicians Initiative Program Committee is responsible for reviewing submissions and selecting winners based on agreed upon criteria.

Randy Brecker

Michael Clark

Cynthia Daniels

Kelly Connaughton Dodds

Inda Eaton

Kerry Farrell

Joe Lauro