The Brubeck Fellowship Program 2008-2009
The Brubeck Fellowship Program is a one- or two-year full-scholarship program in jazz performance for five musicians who have just graduated from high school. These individuals, known as the Brubeck Fellows, comprise the Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet. The Institute provides complete tuition for all course work, on-campus room and board, airfare to and from campus at the beginning and end of each semester, private instruction on each person’s primary instrument, access to selected University of the Pacific and Conservatory of Music courses, facilities for rehearsal and performance, performance and outreach opportunities, and travel, lodging, and meals for Institute-sponsored events.
The Brubeck Fellows are expected to participate in all activities in which attendance is required, complete all assignments given by all instructors and clinicians, provide and maintain their own instruments at their own expense, comply with the University of the Pacific Honor Code in all respects, always present themselves in a positive and professional manner, and participate for the full duration of the program.
Musicians who are already enrolled in another college or university are not eligible to apply to the Fellowship Program.
The Application Process
Each applicant for the Brubeck Institute Fellowship Program must submit the following:- A completed application form: Brubeck Fellowship Application Form
- A color picture of yourself
- Two letters of recommendation
- A resume, including performance experience
- An official copy of your high school transcript
- A personal statement describing your personal musical and career interests and objectives
- A clearly labeled CD recording of your playing, not to exceed 30 minutes in length, with five selections in this order:
1. A medium-tempo blues
2. An up-tempo rhythm changes tune
3. A Latin, rock, or funk tune
4. A ballad
5. Any tune composed by Dave Brubeck
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is Friday, 22 February 2008. Send all materials to:
The Brubeck Institute
Fellowship Program
3601 Pacific Avenue
University of the Pacific
Stockton CA 95211
If you have questions, contact Joe Gilman 
, Music Director-Fellowship Program.
