AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

The Benedetti Foundation Ambassador Programme is a training scheme for students (19+) dedicated to developing their practical, instrumental teaching and workshop leading skills, as well as growing their love for performance and gaining a greater insight into all areas of our music and education communities.

The programme runs annually from February - December. Throughout the year, Ambassadors take part in regular personal and professional development sessions and participate in four focused projects encompassing topics including lesson planning, online content creation, workshop delivery and developing performance skills. They also have the opportunity to take part in teacher training sessions and wherever possible, attend the Foundation’s in-person or online activities to put their learning into practice.

Peer learning and support is a crucial part of our programme. All Ambassadors join a small mentor group, led by a Tutor Mentor and more experienced Lead Ambassador, which provides the opportunity to work together to prepare and practice teaching activities, expand their knowledge and understanding of instruments other than their own, explore the use of social media in music education and performance, discuss, debate and reflect on questions surrounding music education and their role as advocates, and form a close, supportive network with their fellow Ambassadors.

Meet the Tutor Mentors here.

There are two branches of the Ambassador Training Programme: Instrumental Ambassadors and Creative Learning Ambassadors. These run concurrently and divide into the specialisms at various points throughout the year.

This is a fully funded training programme and there is no cost to apply or to join the Ambassador Programme. Ambassadors will receive all expenses for attending training days and bursaries for taking part in in-person or virtual activity.

Over 400 Ambassadors have been a part of the programme since 2020 and students can apply to join the programme annually, throughout November.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will open in November for the 2025 Ambassador Programme. You can register your interest below to receive the information pack straight to your email when it is available. Click below to complete your details.