KU School of Music Student Named Winner of Prestigious Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship

Lawrence, KS – The University of Kansas School of Music is pleased to announce that a current student has been selected as one of two winners in the highly esteemed Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship program.

Taylor Zickefoose (MM Composition) was selected from a pool of 600 songwriters. Her triumph underscores her exceptional skill and dedication to the craft. As a recipient of this prestigious fellowship, Zickefoose will receive a host of invaluable opportunities, including an apartment, a substantial $40,000 stipend, access to state-of-the-art recording studio facilities, regular performance engagements, and extensive mentorship from industry professionals associated with Universal Music and the Bob Dylan Center.

The Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship program, established to honor the legendary musician's enduring legacy and support emerging songwriters, is renowned for its rigorous selection process and its commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical storytellers. Zickefoose's success in securing this fellowship not only reflects her exceptional skill but also speaks volumes about the quality of education and mentorship provided by the KU School of Music.

“Being accepted to the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship means that I can continue to pour myself into my passion with reckless abandon,” says Zickefoose. “I am excited to learn from and work with the fellowship to have my music reach a wider audience.”

For more information about the Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowship program and Taylor Zickefoose's accomplishment, please visit their website.