Last year, The Presser Foundation launched a graduate music student fellowship. The Fellow attends and writes about grantee performances/programs for the Foundation’s communication platforms. This work increases the Foundation’s transparency, amplifies grantee partners, and gives the Fellow the opportunity to learn about music organizations, connect with leaders in the field, and contribute to the Foundation’s grantmaking decisions.
Baker Purdon, a PhD candidate in Music Education and Choral Conducting at Temple University, was chosen as the first Fellow. He has used his music knowledge and experience to inform his understanding of the music performed and presented by the Foundation’s partners.
Learn more about his experiences, his time at the Foundation, and his advice for future Fellows through the videos below.
Tell us about yourself.
What interested you in the Fellowship?
What has your experience been like so far?
How did the Fellowship fit into your schedule as a graduate student?
How has the Fellowship contributed to your professional goals?
How have you contributed to advancing the Foundation’s mission?
What has been your favorite part of the Fellowship?
What advice do you have for a graduate student who is considering applying for the Fellowship?
