Zander Fellowship at the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
The Zander Fellowship is an endowed scholarship that was established in 1999 by the
Boston Philharmonic's Board of Directors on the occasion of Benjamin Zander's
60th birthday in recognition of a lifetime of contribution to the world of music.
The fellowship offers a young musician an apprenticeship with Mr. Zander for one
concert season and a stipend of $30,000. It provides an opportunity to learn from Mr.
Zander at close quarters by attending rehearsals, meetings and presentations. The
Zander Fellow will learn first-hand the distinctive musical philosophy and business
practices that make the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, the Boston Philharmonic
Youth Orchestra, and Benjamin Zander’s leadership as a conductor so unique. The
Fellowship is meant to be a transforming experience for a young musician and to
launch a career that will make a difference to our cultural life.
The Fellowship consists of two related parts:
1. A learning opportunity with Benjamin Zander and the Boston
Philharmonic Orchestra and Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (stipend
$15,000).
2. Assistant to Mr. Zander for his musical and teaching activities (stipend $15,000).
Visit benjaminzander.com for more information about Benjamin Zander.
The 2015-16 Zander Fellowship will run from September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
There is no age limit set on the Zander Fellowship. However, the award is for an
“aspiring conductor” and the award will only be made to someone who fulfills this
description.
Answer the following questions. Pages should be single-spaced and the file saved as
a PDF attached to your application.
1. What is it about Benjamin Zander's approach to music, leadership, conducting,
lectures, writing, recordings, and bonus explanation discs that leads you to
apply for this Fellowship?
2. What aspect(s) of your journey into the music profession do you feel the
Zander Fellowship would support?
All applicants must also include
1) a resume or curriculum vitae
2) a link, or several links, to a private YouTube video of themselves conducting at
least two contrasting works. One of the videos MUST include a rehearsal of 10
minutes or longer. This need not be a professionally produced recording
3) At least two letters of recommendation.
In addition, applicants are welcome to include audio and print materials in support of
their application.
The deadline to submit an application for the Zander Fellowship is March 15, 2015.
Applications may be submitted by email to zanderfellowship@bostonphil.org. Please
include your name and Zander Fellow Application in the subject line.
Physical applications may be mailed to:
Zander Fellowship
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
295 Huntington Avenue, Suite 210
Boston, MA 02115
The Boston Philharmonic is committed to administering all educational policies and
activities on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and
state laws.
Please direct all inquiries to Production Manager of the Boston Philharmonic at
jhelyar@bostonphil.org, 617.236.0999, or by fax at 617.236.8613. Further information
about the orchestra can be found at www.bostonphil.org.
The Boston Philharmonic thanks the following individuals for their generous support
towards the endowment of Zander Fellowship: Kathy Adam and The Charles E.
Harwood Trust; Lola & Charles Baldwin, III; Clark Charitable Trust; Deborah &
Larry Chud; Carl & Armenne Derderian; Kathleen Emrich & Robert Sherwood;
Frank & Mitzi Ferguson; The D+L Foundation; Constance & Michael Fulenwider;
The Goldberg Foundation; Graham & Ann Gund; Francis & Elizabeth Hunnewell;
William & Sinesia Karol; Robbie & Joe Deitch; Dr. & Mrs. Louis Meeks; John L. &
Janet E. Pattillo; Seymour & Sylvia Rothchild; Lois & Norman Silverman; David
Strand; Stephen Symchych; Richard J. Trant; Elizabeth G. Vestner; Murray Wheeler,
Jr.; Sharon P. & Richard C. Whiteley; Elsie & Patrick R. Wilmerding; Marilyn H.
Zuckerman.