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Sydney Symphony Fellowship

Designed to give the next generation of professional musicians the best springboard to a career in music.

In 2025, our Fellows will be inspired by the musical greats of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, while on the path to becoming leading musicians themselves.

For almost 25 years, the Sydney Symphony has nurtured the next generation of professional orchestral musicians through a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience.

The year-long program provides intensive training, including masterclasses with world-renowned artists, dedicated mentorship from Sydney Symphony musicians and performance opportunities across a diverse range of musical styles. Fellows will take part in chamber and orchestral performances, from mainstage concerts to Learning & Engagement activities and regional programs.

We extend a special thank you to our Presenting Partner, Coxswain Alliance, for supporting the 2025 Fellowship program.

Being a Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellow this year is both an incredible honour and a transformative opportunity. Personally, it’s a chance to grow as an artist alongside world-class musicians, and professionally, it’s a pivotal step toward shaping my future in orchestral performance.

– Ariel Postmus, 2025 Fellow

Fellowship Applications

Applications for the 2026 Fellowship have now closed

In 2026 there will be thirteen instrumental and one conducting Fellowship positions available.

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2025 Jeremy Mazurek Gallery

Meet the 2025 Fellows

12 talented musicians. Find out what makes our Fellows so special.

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2025 Natalie Mavridis Gallery

Fellows Concerts

Experience the passion and talent of our Fellows first-hand.

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2024 Fellows Concerts Gallery

2025 Artistic Leaders

Harry Bennetts

Harry Bennetts

Associate Concertmaster
David Elton

David Elton

Principal Trumpet
Matthew Wilkie

Matthew Wilkie

Principal Emeritus Bassoon

2025 Fellowship Mentors

Alexandra Osborne

Alexandra Osborne

Associate Concertmaster
Emma Jezek

Emma Jezek

Viola
Rosemary Curtin

Rosemary Curtin
Elizabeth Neville

Elizabeth Neville

Cello
Jaan Pallandi

Jaan Pallandi

Double Bass
Carolyn Harris

Carolyn Harris

Flute
Shefali Pryor

Shefali Pryor

Principal Oboe
Alexander Morris

Alexander Morris

Principal Bass Clarinet
Matthew Wilkie

Matthew Wilkie

Principal Emeritus Bassoon
Marnie Sebire

Marnie Sebire

Horn
Brent Grapes

Brent Grapes

Trumpet
Christopher Harris

Christopher Harris

Trombone

Fellowship Alumni

In 2016, research by the BYP Group found that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship program is addressing an unmet need in the Australian orchestral sector.

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2024 Fellows Alumni Gallery

THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra is grateful for the support of our Fellowship patrons who make this program possible. The Fellowship program receives leadership support from Paul Salteri AO & Sandra Salteri, the Patricia H Reid Endowment as well as the Estate of the late Helen MacDonnell Morgan. For a full listing of our Sydney Symphony family of donors, please visit our supporters page.

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship program is also generously supported by Creative Australia and Create NSW and Presenting Partner Coxswain Alliance.

To find out more about how you can support the career development of Australia’s Emerging Artists contact Gabriela Postma on (02) 8215 4625 or email gabriela.postma@sydneysymphony.com.