One of the Foundation’s major objectives for 2014-2015 is to increase awareness of Bruce Montgomery’s thrilling musical setting of “Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.” Commissioned by NBC in 1962, this work was first performed by the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club on the battlefield at Gettysburg and broadcast nationally to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Address…
On Thursday, October 16th, 2014, the Foundation will host its first annual Fellowships & Grants Awards reception at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, in tandem with the Philadelphia Film Festival’s Opening Night festivities. $2,500.00 Grants will be awarded to four lucky winners at the Foundation’s pre-film Awards Reception – a fundraiser that will take…
Effective immediately, students and student performing groups (high school through college age) are eligible to apply online, or to download an application form to apply by mail. Four $2,500.00 fellowships will be awarded to deserving students or student organizations from the Greater Philadelphia region who are pursuing excellence in the performing arts – and whose applications…
Welcome to the Bruce Montgomery Foundation’s new website which coincides with the announcement of its 2014 Fellowships & Grants program. On Thursday, October 16th reception at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in tandem with the Philadelphia Film Festival’s opening night festivities. Four $2,500.00 grants will be awarded to deserving students and/or student organizations…
