PlazaCuba Music Scholarship in Cuba

04/02/2019

This is the program you will join. Study music in Havana this summer, June 29 - July 6!

Application guidelines: https://plazacuba.com/cuba-music-scholarship-2019/

This program offers unique daily excursions, classes, and opportunities to connect directly with the people of Cuba. Join us for one week or two!

25/01/2019

If you know an up and coming female (or male) musician, have her apply for our music scholarship, to study at Havana's National Music School this summer:
https://plazacuba.com/cuba-music-scholarship-2019/

Rose Marie Cromwell’s photographs capture a new generation of female musicians, many of whom embrace musical traditions that were once off limits to them.

22/07/2018

Photos and videos to come, but check out the blog our 2018 scholarship winner, Marissa Archuleta, wrote after the trip:

June 30 – July 7, 2018 About the Week: Another week has come and gone and Havana didn’t disappoint. I am not sure how it is possible, but this trip was even better than the first time I…

12/05/2018

Congratulations to our 2018 winner: Marissa Archuleta!! She will join PlazaCUBA - Music, Dance and Culture this summer to study flute at the National School of Music in Havana: June 30 - July 7, 2018.

05/04/2018

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY TODAY!!! Winner will study at the National School of Music in Havana: June 30 - July 7, 2018!! You have until midnite tonight to send your essay to [email protected].

Joshua Icban was our 2017 scholarship winner. Listen to what he thought of the experience, in his own words.

For details on our 2018 :: https://plazacuba.com/sponsored-musician-cuba-2018/

If you prefer to secure your spot today, you can register for our summer Music program in Havana here: https://plazacuba.com/product/cuban-music-dance-explorations/

31/03/2018

Only 5 days left to apply for our annual scholarship award for a young musician to study in Cuba - The winner will study at the National School of Music in Havana: June 30 - July 7, 2018!

Apply Now for the 2018 Music Scholarship (Formerly: SPONSORED MUSICIAN TO CUBA) This is our third annual scholarship award for a young musician to study in Cuba. The winner will study at the National School of Music in Havana: June 30 – July 7, 2018! The deadline to apply is April 5, 2018. ...

24/10/2017

We're giving away a FREE TRIP TO CUBA to a young musician, as part of our 3rd annual Sponsored Musician Program. The winner will study at the National School of Music in Havana: June 30 - July 7, 2018! The deadline to apply is April 5, 2018.

Pictured below is PlazaCUBA - Music, Dance and Culture's first recipient, Nate Pedley (2016).

Application Guidelines / Instructions
- Applicant must be an intermediate to advanced level American musician on any instrument (and able to read music).
- Must be 21 - 30 years old.
- Submit a 500 - 1000 word essay* about why you (or the person you are nominating) should be considered.
- Submit essay to [email protected] on or before midnight on April 5, 2018.
- Winner will be announced on April 21, 2018.
- Must have valid passport and be able to travel June 30 - July 7, 2018.

* Essay should include details about your music experience. Let us know how you could benefit from studying in Cuba, but may not otherwise be able to afford a trip like this. Also, share if you have traveled to Cuba or other countries outside of the US previously.

Package includes: hotel, one meal per day, 4-5 hours per day of music instruction, daily concerts, and excursions.
Airfare and spending money not included.

05/09/2017

05/09/2017

In June 2016, PlazaCUBA launched its Sponsored Musician Campaign and selected 22-year-old Berkeley born bassist Nathan Pedley (pictured below with Alisa and Mela of PlazaCUBA) of Fantastic Negrito to travel and study at the National School of Music in Havana. PlazaCUBA is now accepting applications for the
Sponsored Musician Program 2017. Winner to Study at the National School of Music in Havana: July 1-8, 2017.

Watch our page tonight for application guidelines and instructions.