Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music
Honoring one of the co-founders of the Association of Anglican Musicians, the Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music is a professional development grant of $3,500 to be given annually to an AAM member for the purpose of further developing their skills in the area of music and its integral connection to the liturgies envisioned by the Book of Common Prayer and other liturgical materials authorized by The Episcopal Church. Areas of study might include, but are not limited to:
- Working with an AAM member who is well-versed in Episcopal liturgical style on worship planning, service playing, or developing stronger congregational singing.
- Training in composition of new service music and hymnody for use in the liturgies of the Church. [Note: This grant may not be used to commission new music.]
- A project, perhaps as part of a sabbatical, that contributes to academic understanding of liturgy and music in the Anglican tradition.
- Attending a conference or workshop focused on liturgical practice and development.
Guidelines
- Applications must be submitted by November 1st.
- Grantee will be notified by November 15th.
- The grant recipient will receive $3,500 in January of the following year.
- Applicants must be members (or candidates for membership) in good standing of the Association of Anglican Musicians.
- The grantee must agree to submit a written report before the end of 2024 detailing how the grant was utilized.
Please email Grants Committee Chair, Mark Howe, with any questions regarding your application or eligibility.
Past Grant Recipients
Sean Vogt – Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church, Atlanta, GA
The inaugural Raymond Glover Grant for Episcopal Liturgical Music was awarded to Dr. Sean Vogt, Director of Music of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Vogt used the grant to study liturgical improvisation with Dr. George Baker and Mr. Robert McCormick. In addition to the mentorship, Vogt will create a video/tutorial/podcast of his process with Dr. Baker and Mr. McCormick. He writes: “In my own course of study through multiple degrees, improvisation was simply not part of the curriculum. This is true for many of my colleagues. By video chronicling improvisation with two skilled experts, the project will be something all AAM members, and organists in general, can access.”