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PROTÉGÉ APPLICATION

Note: ABOP is currently accepting candidates only from the Los Angeles, California area. Please check back in the future for updates on other areas.

ABOP’s Mentorship Program is focused on providing guidance and assistance to Black percussionists seeking a career in symphonic/orchestral percussion. See Mentorship Program for more details on eligibility and an overview of the program.

  1. Please complete this application in its entirety and to the best of your knowledge.
  2. Have a teacher or instructor who is familiar with your musical abilities submit a letter of recommendation (percussion teacher/coach, band or orchestra director, etc.).
  3. If you have a resume, please submit your resume with your application. The letter of recommendation and resume can be emailed (info@abop.us) or sent by U.S. mail (see contact information at the end of the application).

Feel free to contact ABOP with any questions you may have. All information that you provide is confidential and will be used to determine your eligibility and acceptance into ABOP’s Mentorship Program.

Completing this application is the first step in becoming a Protégé in ABOP’s Mentorship Program. After your application is reviewed and approved, you will be asked to audition in person or submit a recording (audition details will be provided). You will also be asked to participate in a brief interview so that we can get to know more about you. After your audition and interview is reviewed, you will be notified of your membership status. Thank you for applying to our Mentorship Program!

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    PERSONAL INFORMATION



    If under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must sign and complete the information at the end of this application.






    Applicants must be of Black/African American descent. If you are not, but interested in becoming a member of ABOP, please use the Individual Membership application.

    EDUCATION




    MUSICAL TRAINING and EXPERIENCE


    INSTRUMENTS and EQUIPMENT

    ABOUT YOU

    LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

    Have a teacher or instructor who is familiar with your musical abilities submit a letter of recommendation (percussion teacher/coach, band or orchestra director, etc.). The letter of recommendation should be sent within a week of your application being submitted. The letter can be emailed (info@abop.us) or sent by U.S. mail (see contact information at the end of the application).

    If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must consent by providing the following information.

    PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION





    Thank you for applying to ABOP’s Mentorship Program! You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging the receipt of your application. Upon review, we will notify you of the status of your membership in ABOP’s Mentorship Program. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

    Thank you,
    Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists

    info@abop.us

    ABOP
    PO Box 93034
    Pasadena, CA 91109-9800
    Phone: 1-833-256-ABOP