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APPLY FOR THE 2026 DENSITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TODAY!

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the Density Fellows program (2026-27)!
Five flutists will be selected for the 2026-27 fellowship, which offers one-on-one mentorship with

Claire Chase on works in the Density catalog as well as a one-time stipend towards the production

costs of performance or recording a Density work. The fundamental values of the fellowship mirror

those of Density Arts at large – the ethos of collaboration, an openness to radical experimentation

and reinvention, and a community-centered approach to concert production. There is NO

application fee and the application deadline is July 15, 2026.

We launched the Density Fellows program in 2023 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of

the Density 2036 project! The program supports an international cohort of emerging flutists in a
one-year fellowship focused on the performance and recording of repertoire in the Density
catalog. Fellows receive mentorship from Claire Chase and the Density composers throughout
the fellowship period and receive a stipend to support their performance and recording
projects. Read about the inaugural class of Density Fellows — who hail from the

United States, Mexico, Finland, Uzbekistan, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and

Hungary — and their exciting projects below.

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DENSITY FELLOWS & PROJECTS 2023-25

Marianne Sihvonen

As one half of flute and guitar duo, HΛV, with the Faroese guitarist Alvi Joensen, Marianne brings attention to various environmental issues in Nordic countries.

Jessica Shand

"Throughout my studies, I’ve been incredibly lucky to be mentored by three flutists, Brook Ferguson, Paula Robison, and Claire Chase, all of whom have a deep and open-minded appreciation for all kinds of music and artistry, and who have shown me how there’s always, always, always more to explore when it comes to music--more than one could ever fit into a lifetime, or even two or three lifetimes."

Iman Williams

Iman Williams is a 25 year old African-American flutist, creative, and educator from the Baltimore City area!

Dalma Sarnyai

"I am very grateful to be part of the Density community and to have met so many exciting flutists who are also Fellows. It's very important to see through others how many paths a classically trained flutist can take."

Carlos Aguilar

While packaging experimental sound design with structures of contemporary underground New York City dance music, Carlos focuses on creating work that maintains an element of sensuality, danceability, accessibility and overall queerness.

Phoebe Bognár

Phoebe's introduction to the world of new music: "Marie, Vanessa Tomlinson, and the new music ensemble."

Amir Farsi

Amir is represented by Marianne LaCrosse of Suòno Artist Management.

Malin Sieberns

"I want to be part of and help build a community of learning, playing, and listening to contemporary music."

Teresa Díaz de Cossio

Teresa's introduction to the world of new music: "The Ensamble de Música Contemporánea at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in Ensenada."

Renata Kambarova

"I believe in the strength of representation, and I think it’s very important, as a society, to take care of spaces where all kinds of voices can be heard, and can express themselves freely."