Bassoon Fellowship

Since its founding in 1987 by co-founder and Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy, has gained an international reputation for the quality and style of its multifaceted performances. Now under the Artistic Direction of Stéphane Denève, NWS regularly performs to sold-out halls and its fellowship program consists of an in-depth course of performance and instructional activities designed to expand the musical and professional horizons of NWS Fellows. NWS is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

BENEFITS

Each NWS fellowship includes:

Fellowship Stipend

While attending NWS, Fellows receive a living allowance, referred to as a stipend, whenever NWS is in session (unless the Fellow has been given time off without stipend, as per the time-off policy explained in the handbook). The stipend is intended to cover basic living expenses (e.g., groceries, telephone service, optional low-cost health insurance, audition-related travel, instrument maintenance, limited entertainment and other travel and other incidental expenses), aside from NWS-provided housing.

For the 2025-26 academic year the stipend is $640.00 per week for 35 weeks.

Fellowship Housing

The New World Symphony owns and operates a housing site, which was renovated for use as residence facilities by NWS Fellows. A furnished apartment (with central air-conditioning, private bathroom and kitchen facilities) in this complex is provided to each Fellow.

Time-Off Policy

Fellows are required to be in Miami Beach and available to participate in NWS-related activities whenever the NWS program is in session unless time-off has been requested and approved. Fellows are required to comply with the formal request and approval procedure for all absences irrespective of the schedule, instrumentation requirements and/or seating assignments for any given period.