Orquesta Northwest
Fellowships and Scholarships
Introduction
Cascade Conducting is officially a program of Orquesta Northwest, a Latino Arts and Culture organization based in Seattle. Orquesta Northwest's mission is to build diverse and inclusive programs, events, and performances in the Pacific Northwest.
Cascade Conducting is also thrilled to have the support of several anonymous donors that have made possible the African American Scholarship, and the Cascade Conducting Fellowship. Financial aid may also be made available.
Apply for scholarships through the application process.
Orchestral Masterclass Scholarships
The Cascade Conducting Fellowship
The Cascade Conducting Fellowship is a full scholarship and will be awarded to an outstanding conductor as determined by Maestra Ioannides and Cascade Conducting. The Cascade Conducting Fellow will be expected to assist Maestra Ioannides during the week by assuming some pedagogical responsibilities. The Cascade Conducting Fellowship is made possible by an anonymous donor.
The Orquesta Northwest Fellowship for a Latinx Conductor
One full scholarship for an outstanding Latinx conductor will be provided by Orquesta Northwest.
The Cascade Fellowship for an African American Conductor
One full scholarship for an outstanding African American conductor will be awarded thanks to a generous donation by an anonymous donor.
The Cascade Fellowship for a Female Conductor
One full scholarship for an outstanding female conductor will be provided by Cascade Conducting.
Choral Masterclass Scholarships
Six partial scholarships for outstanding Latino and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) conductors will be provided for the Cascade Conducting Choral Masterclass with Geoffrey Boers.
Orquesta Northwest is happy to provide six $300 scholarships for BIPOC conductors for the 3rd Annual Cascade Conducting Choral Masterclass, allowing scholarship winners to attend the class for $600. Financial aid may also be made available.