Department of String Studies
RWCMD Junior Fellowship in Orchestral Leadership
For September 2010 supported by the Sir Charles Mackerras
Scholarship in Orchestral Leadership
The RWCMD Junior Fellowship scheme provides opportunities for
musicians of outstanding ability to train and work within the
artistic community of the College and beyond.
Fellowship holders receive professional guidance, performance
opportunities and support in return for their creative input into
the musical life of the College. Fellowships are normally tenable
for one academic year, but may exceptionally be renewed.
For September 2010 the Junior Fellowship in Orchestral
Leadership is supported by the Sir Charles Mackerras Scholarship in
Orchestral Leadership and is based on an agreement between RWCMD
and the fellowship holder:
- RWCMD will provide the fellowship holder with individual
tuition and coaching within an orchestral context. This will be
provided by John Stein and other experienced violinists with the
amount agreed at the outset of the fellowship period
- RWCMD will provide the fellowship holder with a bursary. The
amount to be agreed at the outset of the fellowship period
- RWCMD will provide the fellowship holder with appropriate
levels of professional guidance and support
- The fellowship holder will lead the evening performances to be
given by the RWCMD Symphony Orchestra during the academic year,
including full attendance at related rehearsals
- The fellowship holder will also lead the RWCMD Opera Orchestra
in performances in 2010/11, including full attendance at related
rehearsals
- The fellowship holder will lead the orchestra’s team of string
principals in preparing orchestral parts with bowings and
performance indications
How to Apply
Applications for entry in September 2010 open on the 1st
February 2010 and close on Tuesday 4th May 2010.
Please submit a CV with a covering letter to the Admissions Team
at music.admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
or Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Castle Grounds,
Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER
Audition Date
Auditions will be held in June 2010.
Further Information
Should you require and further information, please contact the
Admissions Team at music.admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
or on +44 (0)29 2039 1361.
To read more about our first Sir Chalres Mackerras Scholar click
here