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Support Emerging Musicians Fellowships

Our annual Emerging Musicians Fellowship programme aims to attract and train a diverse range of outstanding orchestral musicians at the beginning of their career. We are aware of the many significant challenges that early career musicians can face in successfully establishing themselves in a highly competitive industry, and we want to help remove barriers and focus on discovering and empowering new talent and potential. 

Notably, the Fellowship programme is the first paid opportunity of its kind in the North of England. 

The 2025/26 placement is currently underway. The four musicians appointed as Fellowship Musicians for the 2025/26 season are:  

Nia Williams – Cello
Sam Willsmore – Cor Anglais with Oboe
Emily Crook – Clarinet
Ramon Branch Biescas – Tuba

Our four Fellowship Musicians are spending their year-long placement immersed in every aspect of professional orchestral life including rehearsals, performances, work with our Youth Company, and engagement in our outreach projects through In Harmony Liverpool and our NHS partnerships.  

Each musician is currently being mentored by a member of the Orchestra as well as having instrument lessons from another Orchestra member.  

The Fellowship Musicians also have full access to our pioneering Musicians’ Performance & Wellbeing Programme, including physiotherapy, sports massage, injury prevention screening, audiology, and performance psychology.

In June 2026, their Fellowship will culminate with a final wrap week including an intimate chamber performance and events to welcome the next cohort of Fellowship Musicians. 

Meet the 25/26 Emerging Musicians

Each year, we are hoping to raise £5,000 per Fellow (£20,000 in total) so that we can deliver this unique programme to its full potential. Please consider making a donation in support of this life-changing Fellowship.

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If you would like to make a donation over the phone or have any questions, please call 0151 210 2921.

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