Orchestra
TMAF’s orchestra training program offers young artists an unparalleled learning experience, focusing on professional development within an authentic orchestral setting. With an average of 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio, participants play directly alongside the industry’s best all-star faculty, each bringing extensive experience and expertise. This setup allows for consistent guidance and hands-on mentorship, providing young artists with frequent, meaningful feedback from top-tier musicians.
The program creates an environment that mirrors the standards and expectations of a first-class professional orchestra, equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills applicable to real-world orchestral work. While the conductor sets the overarching artistic direction, the entire faculty is actively engaged in the rehearsal process, contributing to both the technical and interpretive growth of each student. Faculty members share their personal experiences, offer technical insights, and encourage a collaborative spirit, ensuring that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of orchestral performance. This integrated approach not only enhances musicianship but also prepares young artists for the demands and dynamics of professional ensemble work.
*Application Deadline : March 15 , 2025
Student Testimony
— Conductor_Leonard Slatkin
Working with TMAF has been one of the greatest pleasures of my musical life. Helping to foster young musicians and shape them into the professionals they are about to become helps insure the future of the profession. With outstanding leadership and a faculty that is truly world-class, it is safe to say that the music world will be the beneficiaries of this incredible continuing venture.