Kingsland Fellowship
Specialised professional development for advanced musicians at the tertiary and postgraduate level.
The Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s (CSO) Kingsland Fellowship for tertiary and postgraduate aged musicians encompasses solo, chamber and orchestral playing, audition preparation, and career development. The program inspires artistic excellence and creates pathways to professional performance and other arts industry opportunities.
Through a competitive audition process, we identify outstanding students who are motivated to expand their skills and contribute meaningfully to their community.
The CSO offers this training in a supportive environment, tailored to the unique artistic path and goals of each Fellow.
Apply for the 2026 Kingsland Fellowship
Applications are now open for 2026 programs. Audition requirements below.
Audition requirements
- Audition will consist of
- Two contrasting works each 5 mins or less, piano accompaniment not required
- Brief interview to discuss your motivations and aspirations for the program
- Applications are due 10 November 2025.
- Auditions will be scheduled in late November 2025.
- For any questions on the program or auditions please reach out to Donna Parkes at kingsland.program@cso.org.au.
Eligibility
- All ACT tertiary and post-graduate students, including those studying non-music programs.
- All orchestral instruments, including piano, harp and percussion.
- Current CSO musicians are not eligible to apply. Musicians can remain in the Fellowship program if they pass a CSO audition at any point after acceptance of a Fellowship position.
- Previous Kingsland Fellowship recipients may re-apply.
2026 Opportunities
- Regular solo, chamber and orchestral workshops, and audition preparation, with Concertmaster Kirsten Williams and other CSO musicians.
- Tailored recitals, education and community outreach performances, and media opportunities.
- Masterclasses and professional development opportunities with Jessica Cottis, CSO Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, and other high profile creative leaders.
- $2,000 scholarship.
- Grant of 2026 CSO season pass, plus backstage rehearsal access valued at $1,000.
Meet our 2025 Fellows
Previous Kingsland Fellows
2024 Fellows
2023 Fellows
Delivered in collaboration with the Australian National University as part of a shared, long-term commitment to artistic excellence in the nation’s capital.