Fellowship Program

The Musical Theatre Fellow will have strong keyboard skills, including sight-reading and playing a range of styles from both legit and contemporary genres (including reading from a chord chart). The MT Fellow will assist with coaching students in class and rehearsal, and may also contribute creatively as interests and additional skills enable.

Collaborative Piano Fellows should have proven ability in solo piano repertoire and chamber music and be comfortable sight-reading and learning music quickly. They must have good organizational and time-management skills, as they will need to schedule their own rehearsals in addition to the duties required of them as Collegiate Fellows. Collaborative Piano Fellows may be asked to attend lessons of the students they are accompanying. Additionally, they may be asked to accompany choir or musical theater rehearsals and/or performances. Collaborative Piano Fellows are guaranteed reserved practice time for personal practice and rehearsals.

Voice Teaching Fellows will teach weekly 30-minute private voice lessons to secondary voice students. They will receive guidance and resources as needed from voice faculty as they build up private studio teaching experience. There may be other opportunities to assist or participate as interests and time allow.

Fellows are expected to contribute to the administrative and academic operations of LSM in a variety of other ways.  The following duties will be split among the Fellows based on interest, aptitude, availability, and need, with most Fellows assigned 1-2 additional responsibilities:

*Ensemble Assistant (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Chapel Choir, Handbells, Jazz Ensemble, Musical Theatre)

*Musicianship Class Instructor

*Arts Administration Assistant(s)

*Events Assistant

*Soundboard Operator

*Social Media Contributor

*Photographer

*Video content creation and/or contribution

*Community Outreach

All Fellows will contribute to LSM Academy operations in the following ways:

*Assist on registration day by directing traffic, monitoring audition locations, overseeing instrument locker assignment, delivering materials, or other duties assigned by Academy Director.

*Assist Academy Director with moving of equipment, stands, instruments and other needs in rehearsal and performance spaces.

*Participate in back-of-house operations during recitals and concerts to ensure seamless transitions.  

*Gather photos, videos, and profiles for use in social media or other outlets.

* Completion of at least one year (preferably two or more) of higher education at an accredited institution

*Advanced musical proficiency on at least one instrument

*Understanding of and commitment to the mission of LSM

*Excellent communication skills

*Ability and enthusiasm to work with high school students

*Proven ability to solve problems effectively

*Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as with a team

*Excellent time management and organizational skills

*Ability to move musical equipment such as chairs, stands, and instruments

*Fellowships are unpaid; all LSM tuition costs are waived.

*Fellows pay an Enrollment Fee of $200 at time of acceptance. The Enrollment Fee is nonrefundable, with the exception of cancellation by June 1, 2024.

*Housing in a double-occupancy, air-conditioned dorm room and all meals are provided for the duration of LSM. A single room may be requested for an additional fee of $250.

*Fellows are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from LSM. LSM will provide shuttle transportation to/from Chicago O’Hare airport. Plan for a flight that arrives on June 28 before 3:30pm and a flight that departs on July 28 after 3pm.

*Verification of program completion for your college or university, if needed. Fellowships offer approximately 240 hours of direct contact learning hours.

Please share the following flyer with interested individuals:

2024 Fellowship Flyer