The New York Youth Symphony has launched a new fellowship program to identify, train, and mentor students from underrepresented communities who wish to prepare for and attend college. Students in their sophomore and junior years of high school accepted into the NYYS orchestra, chamber music, jazz, conducting, and composition programs are eligible to apply for the Vargas-Vetter/Ukena Fellowships, which will last one or two years. Awarded fellows will participate in the NYYS program of their choice, including performances, rehearsals, sectionals, master classes and workshops, and receive a $5,000 stipend to offset costs of NYYS fees, private lessons, travel, and instrument maintenance. Vargas-Vetter/Ukena Fellows will be paired with a mentor who will guide them throughout their fellowship and work together to create a personalized roadmap to college. The program is part of the New York Youth Symphony’s new three-year strategic plan. For more information or to apply, click here.
Posted August 21, 2017
