Musician Training
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Iris Music Project’s groundbreaking training program prepares and supports chamber ensembles and/or individual musicians as they successfully replicate Iris Music Project’s innovative model at healthcare communities across the country.
Each year, Iris Music Project selections 1-2 ensembles and/or individual musicians to participate in the training program.
This highly competitive program provides intensive pre-residency training and then places the chamber ensemble in a healthcare community setting, guiding the group through the first year of its residency. At the end of one year, Iris Music Project, the ensemble and the healthcare partner may decide to continue the partnership.
Training Fellow
Natalie Beckenbaugh
Natalie Beckenbaugh has been playing the oboe for over ten years.
After receiving her Bachelor of Music from the College Conservatory of Music, she furthered her education by pursuing a Master’s Degree at Carnegie Mellon University, under the tutelage of Cynthia DeAlmeida. While at Carnegie Mellon, Natalie served as the Teaching Assistant for the Oboe Studio, participated in other student's recitals, competed in chamber competitions with her quintet- Gradations of Sound, and organized community outreach events.
Natalie currently lives in Atlanta where she has begun an Iris Music Project inspired residency at the Arbor Terrace of Johns Creek.
Our Network
Graduates from our training program
Ears Engaged at Weinberg Terrace, Pittsburgh, PA
Ears Engaged, a woodwind ensemble based in Pittsburgh, PA and recent graduate of IMP's training program, launched their residency at Weinberg Terrace in September of 2020.
Magnolia Music Project, Knoxville, TN
Founded by violinist Audrey Pride, Magnolia Music Project strives to create connections through music with older adults in Knoxville Tennessee.