Call for exceptional musicians in the US
You have spent years preparing.
Your next chapter could be written in Europe.
The Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium welcomes exceptional young musicians for a three-year Artist Diploma residency in piano, violin, viola, cello, voice and chamber music.
The residency is designed for artists at a defining moment in their development – the transition from advanced training to professional life. It offers them the time and space to deepen their artistry in an environment rooted in musical excellence and transmission.
Artists in residence work closely with renowned Masters in Residence and numerous Guest Masters, exchange with fellow young musicians from around the world, and gain on-stage experience through more than 300 concerts per year. Located on the outskirts of Brussels, the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel offers an exceptional artistic and natural environment for focused growth.
Additional fellowship opportunity for US citizens and permanent residents
US citizens and permanent residents may apply separately for a $32,000 fellowship from the Belgian American Educational Foundation to support one year of advanced training at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel. The BAEF fellowship is awarded through a separate application and selection process.
Eligibility
Applications to the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel are open to musicians of any nationality over 18 years old.
- Pianists, violinists and cellists: under 27
- Singers and violists: under 30
- Members of chamber music ensembles — trios or quartets: under 35
No degree is required. Selection is based only on artistic excellence.
Key deadlines
Apply to the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel by December 4, 2026
Apply for a BAEF fellowship by October 31, 2026
Start of residency: September 2027