Resident Artist
Fellowship

Dates

June 24 – August 4, 2024

Sessions

Full Session: June 24 – August 4

Application Status

Open – Apply Now

Location

Colby College
Waterville, ME

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From its inception, the Atlantic Music Festival has established a unique tradition of nurturing young emerging artists through its fellowship program.

Open to instrumentalists, composers, conductors, and singers, fellows receive complete financial coverage of tuition, housing, and meals during the six weeks of residency.

AMF pays the highest regard for each fellow's contributions and talents. Fellows have frequent opportunities to collaborate with AMF's artist-faculty members, perform as featured artists in our concerts, and as members of our orchestra.

The festival's impact is evident in the successes of its alums, who now occupy prominent positions at prestigious institutions such as conservatories, young artist programs, festivals, and opera houses.

The AMF fellowship is an opportunity for emerging artists to acquire the necessary experience to enter the world of professional concert artists.

Details and Eligiblity

  • The Fellowship program provides complete financial coverage for tuition, housing, and meals for the six-week residency.
  • Up to 40 fellowships are awarded across the festival each year to emerging artists who demonstrate exceptional musical talent and a strong commitment to their craft.
  • Please note that for Fellowship, applicant must be 18 or older and be in attendance for the duration of the parent program. AMF does not permit late arrivals, early departures, or absences. Fellows are required to be available for performance every day during the residency.
  • The Fellowship Program is available to composers, conductors, singers, and the following instrumentalists: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani & Percussion, Piano, Guitar, Harp, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass. Woodwind players may be assigned to perform on their respective auxiliary instruments from time to time.
  • During the festival season, fellows are expected to contribute up to 2 hours per day in assisting with the administrative needs of the program.
  • In addition to activities as artists-in-residence, fellows belong to their respective programs. Please see the Available Programs section at the bottom of this page for more information.

Application Process

  • We have consolidated our application process for both student and fellowship applicants. Therefore, you may submit one application for consideration in both programs.
  • Technically, fellowship is offered by their respective programs. Therefore, you must apply to one our programs to receive consideration. To see a list of available programs, please see the Available Programs section at the bottom of this page.
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From its inception, the Atlantic Music Festival has established a unique tradition of nurturing young emerging artists through its fellowship program.

Available Programs

To receive consideration for fellowship, applicants must apply to one of the following programs.

  • All
  • Composition
  • Conducting
  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • Clarinet
  • Saxophone
  • Bassoon
  • Horn
  • Trumpet
  • Tenor Trombone
  • Bass Trombone
  • Tuba
  • Percussion
  • Harp
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Soprano
  • Mezzo-Soprano
  • Alto
  • Contralto
  • Countertenor
  • Tenor
  • Baritone
  • Bass
  • Violin
  • Viola
  • Cello
  • Contrabass