Poste vacant - Performance
Miami Beach, FL, États-Unis
Publié: 22 Feb 2026
New World Symphony
Timpani Fellowship
(à plein temps, permanent)
$640 p/week
The New World Symphony (NWS) announces auditions for a Timpani Fellowship beginning September 2026. Founded in 1987 by Michael Tilson Thomas and led by Artistic Director Stéphane Denève, NWS offers a three-year fellowship combining orchestral performance, professional training, leadership development, and community engagement in Miami Beach.
After video review, selected musicians will be invited to a live final audition in Miami on May 11, 2026. Results will be emailed by April 2, 2026. Finalists will perform from the complete repertoire list (see nws.edu) and participate in an interview. NWS does not provide excerpts.
Pre-Screening Repertoire (Video Round):
• Brahms – Symphony No. 1, Mvt. I (beginning to C)
• Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra, Mvt. IV (mm. 42–51)
• Beethoven – Symphony No. 7, Mvt. IV (7 before K to end)
• Strauss – Burleske (beginning to m. 21)
• Hindemith – Symphonic Metamorphoses, Mvt. II (S to X)
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a degree program. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required before beginning the fellowship. Doctoral students must have completed residency. Transcripts of the most recent degree are required upon acceptance. You do not need a music degree to apply.
Benefits include:
$640/week stipend (35 weeks), fully furnished private apartment, paid audition leave, visiting artist masterclasses, professional development funding, leadership training (BLUE program), community engagement opportunities, and F-1 visa sponsorship.
After video review, selected musicians will be invited to a live final audition in Miami on May 11, 2026. Results will be emailed by April 2, 2026. Finalists will perform from the complete repertoire list (see nws.edu) and participate in an interview. NWS does not provide excerpts.
Pre-Screening Repertoire (Video Round):
• Brahms – Symphony No. 1, Mvt. I (beginning to C)
• Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra, Mvt. IV (mm. 42–51)
• Beethoven – Symphony No. 7, Mvt. IV (7 before K to end)
• Strauss – Burleske (beginning to m. 21)
• Hindemith – Symphonic Metamorphoses, Mvt. II (S to X)
Eligibility:
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a degree program. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is required before beginning the fellowship. Doctoral students must have completed residency. Transcripts of the most recent degree are required upon acceptance. You do not need a music degree to apply.
Benefits include:
$640/week stipend (35 weeks), fully furnished private apartment, paid audition leave, visiting artist masterclasses, professional development funding, leadership training (BLUE program), community engagement opportunities, and F-1 visa sponsorship.
Date limite: 25 Mar 2026
Start date: septembre 2026
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