The Gurrena Fellowship
Created in 2022, in memory of David A. Barnebl, an educated, passionate music lover, by his wife, Linda Gurrena Barnebl, The Gurrena Fellowship is awarded each year to a Meadowmount School of Music student or alum who is dedicated to becoming successful as a performing artist.
The ideal recipient is an exceptionally talented musician who demonstrates vigor and unrelenting passion in their pursuit of a distinguished career within the field of music. Fellowship funds are typically reserved to support postgraduate musicians, whenever possible, who will benefit from financial assistance as they transition from their musical training to independent careers in performance. Exceptions are made with the support of the donor.
Fellowship funds are administered by Meadowmount and may be used for expenses that advance the recipient’s professional and artistic development. Each year, the fellowship’s use is shaped with the recipient to fit their individual goals.
Past Gurrena Fellowship Recipients
Gurrena Fellow Selection
Each year, a Gurrena Fellow is selected by Meadowmount’s Artistic Director. Eligible candidates are well advanced in their studies and best positioned to benefit fully from the Fellowship. They have attended Meadowmount recently, performed at an outstanding level throughout the summer, immersed themselves in the Meadowmount experience, and proven themselves to be engaged, generous artistic collaborators.