• About the Academy

  • Prospective Fellow Information

    The Academy selects up to 20 of the world’s finest young professional musicians every two years to be part of its program.

    Current fellows are graduates of leading music schools including The Curtis Institute of Music, Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College, The New School for Music, New England Conservatory, San Francisco Conservatory, Stony Brook University, and Yale School of Music.

  • D Two Fellows Playing Percussion and Bass

  • Fellow Application

    Acceptance is by application and audition. Fellows are chosen based on their extraordinary level of musicianship, a deep commitment to education and community engagement, and their leadership qualities. Auditions have passed for The Academy’s 2012–2014 fellowship. Applications for 2014–2016 will be accepted in the Fall of 2013.

    View the current fellows here.

    Benefits

    Fellows receive a stipend of $24,818 along with health benefits, access to rehearsal and performance facilities, and a monthly MetroCard. The average time commitment by each fellow is approximately 20 hours per week.

    Additional Opportunities

    Fellows are given opportunities to perform in neighborhood and community settings around New York City through programs of The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall. The Academy also facilitates additional opportunities for fellows when possible.

    Professional Development

    To support the fellows, The Academy provides the following professional development:

    • Sessions devoted to the development of professional skills and personal leadership
    • Lessons to hone the mastery of one's instrument, expand one's stylistic boundaries, or to learn about interactive music education models
    • Coaching sessions on the works to be performed at Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, Skidmore College, and in interactive concerts at New York City public schools
    • Training specifically for residency in a New York City public school
    • Mentorship by professional Teaching Artists; Academy staff; and other staff of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and The Weill Music Institute
    • Access to top-level professionals in the music industry including musicians, teaching artists, presenters, journalists, and composers
    • Involvement in the programming of performances

    Alumni

    The Academy maintains relationships with its alumni, offering them opportunities to perform at Carnegie Hall and for adult, family, and community audiences through programs of the Weill Music Institute.

    View the Class of 2008, 2009, and 2010 here.