Fellowship Applications
Applications Now Closed
Applications for the 2027 Fellowship program are now closed. The Fellowship program is designed to give the next generation of professional musicians the best springboard to a career in music. In 2027 there will be twelve instrumental Fellowship positions available.
What to expect from the program
The program includes a stipend which covers performance calls across mainstage and chamber music performances.
You'll receive professional development in the areas of audition, rehearsal and performance preparation, stagecraft, career management as well as informed approaches to long-term health and wellbeing. The program also includes professional training and performance activities including mentoring by members of the Sydney Symphony and masterclasses with our globally renowned guest artists and soloists.
Eligibility and Requirements
The Fellowship program is a year-long commitment and successful candidates will need to be residents in Sydney during their Fellowship year. If you are intending to study, you may need to defer your studies should you audition successfully.
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen. Applicants must have finished high school and be no older than 29 years by 31 December 2026.
Applicants
In 2027 there will be twelve instrumental Fellowship positions available, one on each of the following instruments: Flute + Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trumpet, Lower Brass (Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone or Tuba) Violin x2, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. Applicants must have extensive orchestral performance experience.
Questions?
For enquiries about the Fellowship application process, please contact us at auditions@sydneysymphony.com.
Sydney Symphony Fellowship
For almost 25 years, the Sydney Symphony has nurtured the next generation of professional orchestral musicians through a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.
