Sydney Symphony Fellowship

A national full-time professional training program for nine musicians on the cusp of a career.

"Through the extensive chamber music program, masterclasses with international soloists and the chance to play with the Sydney Symphony I received an unparalleled year of training. Being given the chance to develop the skills we require to be an orchestral musician in a supportive environment is what makes this program unique, and this also makes it a must for any young musician looking to enter a career as an orchestral player." - Josef Bisits, double bass. Fellowship 2010. Sinfonia 2008, 2009.

The Sydney Symphony Fellowship program is dedicated to the final stages of training for musicians of the future, and a fellowship with the Sydney Symphony provides access to the nation’s best orchestral mentors, established conductors and masterclasses with the finest international artists.

Since its inception in 2001, the Sydney Symphony Fellowship program has grown into the leading training program of its kind in Australasia and is rapidly gaining international recognition.

The program is an intensive one-year full-time fellowship, integrating chamber music, mentored orchestral playing and workshops. It offers a vital stepping stone from study to work, preparing musicians as thoroughly as possible for their future careers. As competition for orchestral opportunities increases internationally, Fellows are encouraged to show adaptability, initiative and resourcefulness, as well as being able to perform the widest possible repertoire at the highest possible level.

Fellowships are available for nine young musicians embarking on a professional career. The fellowships will be selected each year from the following instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn.

Applications for the 2012 Sydney Symphony Fellowship program have closed.

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