Unique in Canada, The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program is the one-year postgraduate program of The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School. Created for artists on the cusp of a professional career, it offers a rich curriculum for career development including: private study with exceptional faculty and guest artists; concert presentations and career coaching; and marketing training and support. Each Rebanks Fellow also participates in a funded international residency.
The Royal Conservatory is grateful to the Rebanks Family and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation who have made this innovative program possible through their generous support.
The Rebanks Family Fellowship is offered in piano, voice and orchestral instruments.
Eligibility
Rebanks Fellows are selected based on a number of criteria. They will be self-starters with exceptional talent, commitment, and a passion for a career in performance; demonstrate leadership skills; and display a strong desire to share and connect with others. A mix of Canadian and international students will be selected. Fellowships will be awarded for a one year term.
Applicants must have achieved a four-year undergraduate degree or performance diploma plus a master's degree or artist diploma or possess commensurate performance experience. Pianists and orchestral instrument applicants must be age 28 or younger as of September 1, 2020. Vocal applicants must be age 30 or younger as of September 1, 2020.
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Benefits
Tuition is fully funded, and each fellow receives a $6,000 living stipend.
Application
Applicants will be required to submit/upload:
- a video recording of 30 - 45 minutes for prescreening
- post-secondary transcripts
- a musical c.v.
- a one-page statement of intent
- two letters of reference attesting to your artistry
Successful prescreened applicants will be contacted to arrange an audition. Auditions will take place in March 2021.