Welcome to the CMI 210 Festival Teaching Artist Fellowship, a three-week program for string players, pianists, and vocalists to teach and perform alongside a team of today’s most dynamic artists from across the globe. This expense-paid opportunity with stipend aims to strengthen each Teaching Artist’s portfolio as a complete musician with intensive studies in pedagogy, teaching practicum, and chamber music.
June 1 - 22, 2025
At least 18 years of Age/Completed at least one year of undergraduate degree in music
Violin (3)
Viola (2)
Cello (2)
Piano (2)
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
Acceptance Notification: March 17, 2025
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2025
2-3 Videos of contrasting Works/Short Answers on teaching experience and career goals
Application: $60
Registration Fee: $200
Stipend: $1000
Travel: $500 (+500 for cello if flying)
All participants are awarded a $1,000 stipend, travel reimbursements up to $500 ($1,000 for cellists), covered tuition, and housing*.
A registration fee of $200 must be paid to reserve space upon acceptance, refunded as a portion of the stipend, at conclusion of the program.
*We ask that San Antonio-area residents commute from their home.
If you have questions regarding the program or the application, please contact Teaching Artist Fellowship Director Wayne Ching at wching@cmi-sa.org
Yes, though CMI does not sponsor Visa on behalf of fellows for entry into the United States. We are able to work with your institution for CPT/OPT documentation for stipend purposes.
Yes, we will consider your application as long as you meet other program eligibility requirements.
The Youth Program has eight full instruction days, and you should expect to teach about three hours each day, in addition to assist on the Youth Program Student Showcase.
All fellows will be housed at Sonesta Suites - Downtown San Antonio (425 Bonham, San Antonio, TX 78205) in a double occupancy suite housing. You will have access to a kitchenette in your hotel room in addition to other hotel amenities. For more information, please visit Sonesta — Downtown San Antonio.
Yes, the hotel offers complimentary parking. If you choose to drive to San Antonio instead of flying, same reimbursement policy applies (up to $500). If you choose to help us with your own vehicle on local transportation, CMI will supply additional reimbursement.
CMI will supply all festival-related transportation, including arrival and departure from the airport to the hotel. You are welcome to explore the city in downtime at your own expense. The hotel is minutes walking from the Alamo and the San Antonio Riverwalk.
Breakfast is available at the hotel daily. Lunch is supplied on the days which the Youth Program is in session. There will be additional festival/social events which CMI provides meals. Dinners will mostly be on your own.
We would strongly prefer all fellows participate in the full programming to receive the complete experience of the fellowship. Exceptions will only be made for extreme professional or personal circumstances and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
