The Youth Mentorship Program (YMP) aims to contribute to students’ holistic growth through the vehicles of music and extramusical opportunities to connect with a diverse community of students and professional musicians. YMP is a program dedicated to serving music students from historically resilient communities and aims to serve students from across the DMV.
In addition to the performance aspect of the program, students will have the opportunity to participate in workshops focusing on life skills, college preparation and personal development. Studying an instrument requires and improves abilities such as time management, working efficiently alone and within a group, project management, etc. Within this program, instructors discuss and work on these abilities, preparing students for future tasks and various professional paths after high school.
NatPhil provides a program of high-quality instruction and workshops for students who are passionate about improving their musical and personal skills. What makes this program powerful is the experience of being in a chamber group – YMP Chamber Players – and the relationships built with highly regarded professionals from NatPhil and the DMV community. These partnerships provide access to information, career-building connections and, most importantly, affirmations that these talented students are worthy to achieve any goal they desire. Additionally, to provide easier access to all engagements this season, NatPhil will offer each admitted student a small stipend to support their commute and transportation within the program.
All interested applicants should submit an application as well as recordings of required excerpts and scales.
2024-2025 Required Excerpts and Audition Guidelines
2024-2025 Required Excerpts and Audition Guidelines
Applications due by Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at 5 PM.
For questions contact: khesabi@nationalphilharmonic.org
*”Historically resilient” refers to students who come from communities that have faced significant challenges over time, but have also demonstrated strength, perseverance, and resilience. These challenges might include systemic inequality, discrimination, economic hardship, or social exclusion. Historically resilient communities could include racial or ethnic minorities, indigenous populations, low-income communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, or others who have endured adversity and continue to thrive despite these difficulties.
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