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short biographies of the members of the ensemble or of the key artists involvedin the project;media reviews and brochures where relevant;for ensembles and performing groups, three recent examples of the candidate'swork most directly related to the application, on clearly marked and labeledcassettes (one complete work per cassette);for presenters involved in a special presentation centring on a single composer orwork, cassette(s) and score(s) relevant to the project.1.7 Multi-Year and Project Funding Competition Closing Date:Applications and all support material must be postmarked no later than April 15 th . Latematerial will not be presented to the Committee, and incomplete applications may bedisqualified. The Music Section does not send or accept applications by facsimile.1.8 Contact:To request an application form or more information, contact Daniel Swift, Music Section Officer,toll-free at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 4248, or (613) 566-4414, ext. 4248. The facsimile number is(613) 566-4409. E-mail: daniel.swift@canadacouncil.ca2.0 PROGRAM: CHOIR PROGRAMThe Choir Program contributes to the activities of professional Canadian choirs,including community choirs from any cultural background, devoted to the developmentand presentation of choral music. The program puts particular emphasis on activitiesshowcasing Canadian artists and on excellence in the presentation of Canadianrepertoire. Assistance is available through an annual grant or a project grant. An annualgrant offers partial financial support to the overall local activities of the applicant on aone-year basis. A project grant offers a financial contribution to particular events orspecial initiatives proposed by the applicant. Eligible professional choirs may not applyfor both an annual grant and a project grant in the same competition.2.1 Eligibility:Eligible choirs are those that:are incorporated as a non-profit Canadian choir;have completed three seasons of performance activities;have a consistent core or membership;have a season of activities demonstrating a variety of self-produced programsshowcasing Canadian choral music works;have a paid, professional Artistic Director and a strong administrativeinfrastructure in keeping with the nature of the organization's artistic activities;have a board of directors;have experienced financial stability for at least the past two years;receive significant support from various government or private sources.Pg. 53