PMAY Artists' Initiative Application

Info session Date:

Monday, March 11th, 2024 at 8:00PM. Register Here!


Application at the bottom of page

Who is Eligible?

The PMAY Artists’ Initiative accepts applications from rising 5th through 12th grade students from backgrounds that are underrepresented within the professional orchestra field, including Black/African-American, Latinx, Native American, Alaskan Native, South Asian, Southeast Asian and/or Pacific Islander. Students who may identify differently may also qualify if they experience adversity such as economic disadvantages or will be the first in their family to attend college.

This program is for the following orchestral instruments:

  • Violin, viola, cello, double bass

  • Flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon

  • Trumpet, horn, trombone/bass trombone, tuba

  • Percussion

  • Harp

Dedication

We are a highly selective and intensive musical training program that develops and prepares student to be accepted into top-tier conservatory, college, or university classical music programs in preparation for careers as professional musicians. Applicants must be highly driven, dedicated and practice at least ten hours each week outside of rehearsal and lesson time. Students are also required to attend concerts, engage with mentors, and attend other events intended to help prepare them for college and beyond. 11th and 12th graders must be preparing for conservatory, college or university auditions to major in music.

How do I apply?

Application form: Students can submit an application at the bottom of the page. We encourage you to submit the application early even without your audition video so that we might support you through the audition process.

Audition video: Please carefully review the audition video requirements and audition repertoire guide. These links serve as guides for your audition video. You may opt to play something of comparable standard and you do not have to play the complete work. The audition video should ideally be less than 10 mins in length and a good representation of your playing ability.

Your video is due April 1, 2024 for priority deadline but we encourage you to apply after this deadline for consideration if a spot opens or to be placed on our waitlist. If you have any questions, please email info@pmayartists.org.

How do I Upload my video?

Please see the instructions on how to upload your video.

 

When will I hear back?

This is a selective program and will consist of several important components. Below are the key dates:

  • Applications Open: January 2024

  • Applications and Audition Videos Due: April 1, 2024 (Priority Deadline). Applications after April 1 may be considered should spots open or be placed on our waitlist

  • Interview: By Appointment

  • Live Final Audition: Late May - Early June 2024

  • Results: June 2024


Thank you for your interest in the PMAY Artists' Initiative.

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