SSMF offers Fellowships and Teaching Assistantships.
Instrumental Fellowship positions:
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- Bass
Each of the positions includes a full scholarship, including room and board fees for a double room.
Fellowships are intended for late Graduate level students or young professionals who wish to pursue a teaching career. Fellows will have teaching responsibilities for the SSMF Pre-College Experience program and will be mentored by the Faculty to help develop their teaching skills.
In addition, each Fellow is guaranteed at least one special performance opportunity.
Expectations of Instrumental Fellows:
- Hold a leadership position in the Sewanee Symphony Orchestra
- In-orchestra coaching/help with section in Cumberland Symphony 3x/week
- Teach up to two 45-minute individual lessons daily to Pre-College Experience students. You will be mentored by SSMF Faculty for teaching skill development.
- Rehearse and perform with faculty on a Faculty Chamber Series
- Provide mentorship to younger students as requested by SSMF Faculty
Fellows are welcome to participate in all of the programs SSMF offers, including:
- Concerto Competition or Vocal Chamber Music Competition
- Concerto Lab
- Chamber Music Intensive
Vocal Teaching Assistantships:
The Sewanee Summer Music Fellowship offers Teaching Assistantships in Voice
Each of the positions includes a $2,750 scholarship.
Teaching Assistantships are intended for late Graduate level students or young professionals who wish to pursue a teaching career. Fellows will have teaching responsibilities for the SSMF Pre-College Experience program and will be mentored by the Faculty to help develop their teaching skills.
Expectations of Vocal Teaching Assistants:
- Lead sectionals for the Pre-College Experience Choral Program
- Teach up to two 45-minute lessons daily to Pre-College Experience students. You will be mentored by SSMF Faculty for teaching skill development.
- Provide mentorship to younger students as requested by SSMF Faculty
Teaching Assistants are eligible for Beethoven 9 solos and the Vocal Chamber Music Competition.