The fellowship programme that prepares young musicians for life as a professional in classical music
What marks the transition from being a talented amateur orchestral musician to being a full-fledged professional? Getting paid? Attaining some form of qualification or higher education? The Selangor Symphony Orchestra recognises that this transition is far more nuanced. In a career where being able to effectively collaborate and become a cohesive part of something bigger than any one individual, a variety of soft skills that cannot be taught academically are required from the get go. As a part of their broader educational pipeline for classical musicians, the Selangor Symphony Orchestra launched their SSO Fellowship programme in 2024. This fellowship serves as a bridge between the youth orchestra experience and the standards of professional orchestras. A first of its kind in Malaysia, this programme is a structured pathway for talented and committed young musicians to gain real professional orchestral experience while still receiving mentorship and guidance throughout the pr...