IN THE WORKS!

A sneak peek of our upcoming programs, goals, and ideas!

INTERESTED OR HAVE SUGGESTIONS? REACH OUT TO ALEX DALLY! (adally@niefnorf.org)

NIEF-NORF YOUTH ENSEMBLE

Launching Fall 2026

  • Contemporary chamber ensemble for high-school aged students

  • 8-10 weekly rehearsals throughout fall and spring, coached by our local professional faculty

  • One showcase concert (December & May)

  • Composition, music technology, and improvisation masterclasses

  • Opportunity to collaborate with one of our Summer Festival alumni through the process of commissioning, developing, and premiering a new work

  • Planning to pilot in Knoxville, then host in other cities with Nief-Norf faculty and alumni leaders!

NEST FUND

Norf Emergency Support and Transition Fund

  • Support for Nief-Norf Summer Festival Alumni & Call for Scores Winners in financial crisis or emergency situations

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis year-round

NYC ‘NORF SPACE NIGHTS

Launching Fall or Winter 2026

  • Quarterly open mic-style nights (“Norf Space”) for Summer Festival alumni & friends in New York City

  • Likely hosted at MISE-EN_PLACE in Harlem!

NNSF ALUMNI GRANTS

Fall & Spring 2026

  • Festivals Grant: Up to $1,000 in financial support for our alumni to attend other music festivals

  • Project Support Grant: Up to $1,000 in financial support for our alumni to pursue a recording, research, or other creative/professional development project

ALUMNI ENSEMBLE SUPPORT

Launching 2027 or 2028

  • Administrative, management, mentorship, and (hopefully) financial support for performing chamber ensembles made up of one or more Summer Festival alumni!

NIEF-NORF PODCAST

Launching Spring 2027

  • Monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly episodes highlighting our faculty, alumni, staff, and general discussions around new music collaboration, creation, and performance!

ALUMNI AGENCY / PUBLISHING

Launching Fall 2028 (ish)

  • Providing representation and management at a very affordable cost for our alumni

  • Publishing and promoting alumni compositions

NIEF-NORF COLLECTIVE

Launching Fall 2028 (ish)

  • Bringing back our Nief-Norf performance ensemble, made up of members of our current and previous Summer Festival faculty and NNSF alumni

  • Opportunities to put together touring programs, residencies, & more!