KU Music Community Fellows Program

Music Community Fellows work with school administrators to identify, advocate, and support the academic and professional development needs of students (undergrad and graduate), and provide resources, mentorship opportunities, and specialized programming for students across the school. Please provide feedback by completing this brief survey to help our fellows focus and prioritize student needs > > Student Feedback Survey.

2023-2024 Community Diversity Fellows

Cameron Castaldi

Undergraduate Diversity Fellow
Bachelor of Music Education (BME) - Brass & Percussion - Trumpet

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Jo Laipple

Undergraduate Diversity Fellow
Bachelor of Music (BM) in Woodwinds Performance - Clarinet

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Dylan Matheny

Graduate Diversity Fellow
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Woodwinds Performance - Saxophone

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Santiago Salazar Simmonds

Graduate Diversity Fellow
Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Strings Performance - Violin

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Advisors

Anna Paradis

Graduate Student Services Coordinator
**KU Safe Zone Member
Mental Health First Aid Certified
Ambassador for Proactive Disability Inclusion

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Asher Suski

Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator

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24-25 Community Fellows Application is open > APPLY HERE (Deadline is September 12th)

Undergraduate & graduate students may apply annually for this fellowship. This year's cohort of Community Fellows will be listed on this page once selected (in September). More information about the Community Fellows program can be found on our website. Contact Anna Paradis or Asher Suski with questions about this fellowship opportunity and apply below.