Ensemble Connect
Ensemble Connect is a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education. This two-year fellowship program prepares extraordinary young professional classical musicians for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching, community engagement, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Ensemble Connect offers top-quality performance opportunities, intensive professional development, and the opportunity to partner with a New York City public school throughout the fellowship.
Ensemble Connect brochure (PDF)
Infographic: Making Connections for 10 Years (PDF)
Ages: Young Professionals
Availability for Young Musicians: NYC
Season: School Year
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Ensemble Connect Fellowship
The application for the 2025–2027 Ensemble Connect Fellowship is now open!
Ensemble Connect School Partnership
Ensemble Connect’s in-school residencies represent one of the largest collaborations between a cultural institution and NYC public schools.
The Connected Musician
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About the Fellowship
Artistry. Education. Advocacy. Entrepreneurship.
This two-year fellowship program prepares extraordinary young professional classical musicians for careers that combine musical excellence with teaching, community engagement, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Ensemble Connect offers top-quality performance opportunities, intensive professional development, and the chance to partner with a New York City public school throughout the fellowship.
Exemplary performers, dedicated teachers, and passionate advocates for music, the forward-looking musicians of Ensemble Connect are redefining what it means to be a musician in the 21st century.
“A valuable part of New York’s musical fabric … thoughtful, invigorating programs.
Current Fellows and Alums
Upcoming Performances
Ensemble Connect is a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
Lead funding has been provided by Max H. Gluck Foundation, the Hearst Foundations, The Kovner Foundation, Phyllis and Charles Rosenthal, Edmond de Rothschild Family Philanthropy, Beatrice Santo Domingo, and Hope and Robert F. Smith.
Global Ambassadors: Michael ByungJu Kim and Kyung Ah Park, Hope and Robert F. Smith, and Maggie and Richard Tsai.
Additional support has been provided by the Kathi and Peter Arnow Foundation, Ronald E. Blaylock and Petra Pope, E.H.A. Foundation, Barbara G. Fleischman, Clive and Anya Gillinson, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation, The Morris and Alma Schapiro Fund, Sarah Billinghurst Solomon and Howard Solomon, and Carlos Tome and Theresa Kim.
