Fellowships and Audition Information
View the fellowship programs available for the Tanglewood Music Center, including the Instrumental Program, the Vocal Arts Program, the Conducting Program, the Composition Program, Piano Activities, The Orchestra Library Fellowship, the Audio Engineering Fellowship Program, The Publications Fellowship, and Piano Technicians Fellowship Program.
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About us
Established in 1940 by former Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Serge Koussevitzky, the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) provides a unique, in-depth musical experience for emerging professional musicians of exceptional ability. Participants in the program, who all attend as Fellows of the Music Center (with costs of tuition, room, and board covered by their fellowships), work with internationally renowned artists, including members of the Boston Symphony, resident faculty, and guests.
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Apply Online
All candidates should submit their application form online. If you
are unable to complete the form online, please contact the TMC
office at (617) 638-9230.
Now accepting applications to the Vocal Arts Program and Vocal
Piano Program.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the relevant deadline. Auditions are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applying by the deadline does not guarantee an audition. Many cities have high demand and fill to capacity before the application deadline.
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The in-depth study of 20th and 21st century works is a major part of the TMC's chamber and orchestral curriculum throughout the summer, but the annual Festival of Contemporary Music gives TMC fellows and the general public a chance to focus solely on contemporary music.
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For high-school age students, please look into BUTI, a summer music program run by Boston University.
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