The Abreu Fellows Program seeks highly skilled post-graduate musicians, inspired by the El Sistema phenomenon, whose passions are leading them to devote themselves to a life of musical service to underserved or at-risk children and communities.

The Abreu Fellows Program provides tuition-free instruction and a living stipend for young postgraduate musicians who seek to develop El Sistema programs outside of Venezuela. This is the first initiative of El Sistema USA a support and advocacy network established by the Fesnojiv, in partnership with the New England Conservatory of Music, the TED Prize, TED, and the Quincy Jones MusiQ Consortium, among others, that will grow to provide comprehensive information on El Sistema philosophy and methodology, and host a variety of resources that will aid those building, expanding and supporting El Sistema programs throughout the world.

The Fellows will spend a year studying in Boston and in Venezuela developing the leadership skills needed to direct music education centers. Upon completion of their training, the Abreu Fellows will mentor other leaders and teachers while developing their own local programs.

How to Apply

The Application Form is an editable Word document. Please complete and save under a new file name, and send as an e-mail attachment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the subject line: Abreu Fellows Application. In addition to the completed application form, please attach your resume and essays, as described in the form and marked with an asterisk (*). If you prefer, you may send these materials by mail to:

Abreu Fellows Program
New England Conservatory
290 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115-5018

The application deadline for the Abreu Fellows Program 2010/2011 is April 1.

For further information, please visit:
Become a Fellow and Abreu Fellows Program