Department of String Studies

RWCMD Junior Fellowship in Orchestral Leadership 2010 supported by the Sir Charles Mackerras Scholarship in Orchestral Leadership

Sir Charles Mackerras

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.

The 2010 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, 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

If you would like to apply for the Junior Fellowship in Orchestral Leadership, please contact the Music Admissions Officer 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