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Teaching Artists International (TAI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to develop global citizen musicians through artistic cultural exchanges that empower youth and support music education around the world. We achieve that mission by partnering with socially-driven music institutions around the world to provide teaching artists residency opportunities to travel, perform, teach, and support our global music partners. Teaching Artists International curates the experience by bringing along world-class faculty to facilitate our workshops on a variety of topics ranging from culturally-responsive pedagogy, music education, and teaching artistry. As a TAI Fellow, you will be immersed in a new culture, given hands-on teaching experience and feedback, gain international performance experience with other musicians, and hone your skills as a teaching artist.

TEACHING ARTIST / MUSIC EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIP (MEXICO)

TAI Mexico Fellowship Program Details:

This year, we are launching our TAI Mexico Fellowship in partnership with Esperanza Azteca, the largest social music education organization in the country . We are accepting teaching artist applications for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, and voice. All music educators dedicated to using music education as a tool for community development and social justice are welcome to apply.

Priority for scholarship given to applicants affiliated with an El Sistema-inspired organization, working in a music program for historically marginalized youth, or within a community music program.

Mexico Fellowship Dates: June 16-26, 2024
Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2024
Internal announcements: May 17, 2024
Acceptance Due: May 22, 2024
Public Cohort Announcement: May 24, 2024

**Scholarships and financial aid available for all fellowships.

Learn more about each opportunity on our website.

Join us for informational webinars on April 18 or May 2 to learn more and meet the TAI Leadership team.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP (COSTA RICA)

Costa Rica Youth Leadership Fellowship Program Details:

This year, we are launching our Youth Leadership Fellowship in Costa Rica in partnership with Sistema Nacional de Educación Musical (SINEM). We are accepting youth musician applications for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and percussion. Student musicians must be at least 12 years old at time of travel and have been playing their instrument for a minimum of 1 academic year in their school, after-school program, youth orchestra, or taking private lessons.

Costa Rica Dates: July 12-22, 2024
Download audition pieces here.
Deadline to Apply: May 27th, 2024.
Internal announcements: May 31, 2024
Acceptance Due: June 5, 2024
Public Cohort Announcement: June 7, 2024

**Scholarships and financial aid available for all fellowships.

Learn more about each opportunity on our website.

Join us for informational webinars on Monday, April 29 or Monday, May 20 to learn more and meet the TAI Leadership team.

For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

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