Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship Programme
About this grant
The Fellowship offers an extensive range of training opportunities for young musicians who aspire to become professional orchestral musicians. Aspects of the programme include:
To find out more about applying for the Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship Programme, please refer to the guidelines below. Alternatively, please email emergingartists@philharmonia.co.uk. [...] We want to support artists who have the potential to build a sustainable professional career and you will be asked to describe how the Fellowship would make a significant difference to you. You should consider the impact the Fellowship would make to both your creative development and long-term career aims. Philharmonia is dedicated to diversifying our audiences, programmes and staff. We welcome and encourage applicants from communities that are currently underrepresented in orchestras. We [...] Orchestral favourites crown our season in Basingstoke
2025/26 Leicester season
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Members of the Philharmonia in a chamber performance at Royal Festival Hall.")
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Founded in 1945, the Philharmonia is a world-class symphony orchestra for the 21st century
Philharmonia Orchestra first violins on state
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Eligibility
- ✓ Young orchestral musicians
- ✓ Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship Programme
- ✓ UK
- ✓ music
- ✓ Aspiring to become professional orchestral musicians
How to apply
To apply, you must demonstrate an interest in an orchestral career and some experience in an orchestral setting.
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Last verified: 29 March 2026