The 2023-2024 Fellowship Package
The 2023-2024 fellowship takes place from August 1, 2023 – July 31, 2024, and aims to empower and aid the recipients on their paths towards music leadership through several benefits and opportunities, including:
- a $12,500 unrestricted award
- access to BKCM’s rehearsal spaces
Responsibilities
- one public performance presenting you as a leader in an ensemble
- additional support is provided for up to 5 musicians (including the grantee) at $250 each
- collaboration with the CMS Jazz Program Director to establish a framework for engaging students with the Fellow’s artistry. This collaboration will include:
- one three-hour workshop with BKCM jazz students
- a one-hour planning meeting with the CMS Jazz Program Director within eight weeks of the start of the fellowship (August – September)
- a one-hour planning meeting with BKCM jazz faculty and/or BKCM faculty
- a site visit (can be combined with a planning meeting)
Other Opportunities include
- paid mentorship for an individual student or ensemble in the CMS Jazz Program
- employment in the form of subbing and additional teaching
- participation in the BKCM Jazz Program advisory panel
Criteria
Applicants for the Jazz Leaders Fellowship must meet the following criteria:
- Black women and Black non-binary jazz musicians (vocal/instrumental)
- 21-years and older
- reside in the New York Metropolitan area
- currently enrolled full-time students are not eligible
- applicants from all career stages are encouraged to apply