Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen LA Phil Resident Fellows
Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen LA Phil Resident Fellows launched as a centerpiece initiative of the LA Phil’s Centennial, creating a pathway toward a more diverse and inclusive orchestra of tomorrow.
The fellowship is an excellence-based training program for superb early-career symphonic musicians who have demonstrated commitment to access and inclusion of underserved populations in the arts, learning, and civic leadership. Its goal is to prepare these musicians to compete for, and win, positions in major professional orchestras.
The Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen LA Phil Resident Fellows program is supported by Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen, Nancy and Leslie Abell, Alicia Miñana and Rob Lovelace, the Eugene and Marilyn Stein Family Foundation, and Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.
Program Highlights
- Performance with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel for at least 20 weeks of each season.
- Participate in orchestral, chamber music, new music, and education concerts performed at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and in community settings
- Tour with the LA Phil
- Compensation and other benefits (further details will be contained in an offer letter to those selected):
- Weekly salary
- Fellowship stipend to cover additional living/housing expenses
- Benefits (life, health, dental, disability, and instrument insurance)
- Reimbursement for semi-monthly private lessons
- A travel stipend for reasonable audition travel
- Mentorship with an LA Phil musician
- Opportunity to engage with LA Phil’s innovative Education and Community Programs
Eligibility Requirements
- Open to string players (violin, viola, cello, double bass), horn, or percussionists
- Early-career symphonic musicians who have demonstrated commitment to access and inclusion of underserved populations in the arts, learning, and civic leadership
- Bachelor’s degree
- Candidates may currently hold a position in another orchestra
- Eligible for employment in the United States (visa sponsorship is not offered)
It's been a whirlwind of an experience ... it's remarkable because playing here, you learn how to move throughout the business of music.
Application Information
Open Applications:
- There are no open auditions at this time.
Application Materials:
You will be asked to supply:
- Biographical information
- One-page resume with performance history
- Short essay responses
- Prescreening audition via video recording with the provided repertoire lists
Application Instructions and Timeline:
There are no open auditions at this time.
Questions? auditions@laphil.org
An Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state, or local law. The Association also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2025/26 Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen LA Phil Resident Fellows
-
Bradley Parrimore, viola, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts LA Phil Resident Fellow Chair
Elizabeth Linares Montero, horn, Nancy and Leslie Abell LA Phil Resident Fellow Chair
-
Past Fellows
-
Nicholas Arredondo, bass
Ismael Guerrero, cello
Ayrton Pisco, violin
Sydney Adedamola, violin
Andrew Francois, viola
Michael Fuller, bass
-
Samuel Nebyu, violin
Justin Ochoa, percussion
Gabriela Peña-Kim, violin
Eduardo Rios, violin
Wesley Sumpter, percussion
Jarrett Threadgill, viola