Saturday, May 16, 2026
Alpha and Omega Church
7800 Miller Dr, Miami, FL 33155
Community & Education
Dorothy A. Terrell College Track Mentorship Program
The New World Symphony’s (NWS) College Track Mentorship Program (CTMP) provides a pathway for up to ten classical music students (grades 8-12) from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to continue their music education.
Through the program, each student is matched with a NWS Fellow who provides 20-25 lessons per season and assists the student in selecting and acquiring a new instrument and accessories as needed. Students also receive assistance and resources to apply to any college, conservatory, or music program of their choice.
For more information contact: Elyse Marrero, Director of Community and Equity Impact
The New World Symphony’s (NWS) College Track Mentorship Program (CTMP) provides a pathway for up to ten classical music students (grades 8-12) from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to continue their music education.
Through the program, each student is matched with a NWS Fellow who provides 20-25 lessons per season and assists the student in selecting and acquiring a new instrument and accessories as needed. Students also receive assistance and resources to apply to any college, conservatory, or music program of their choice.
For more information contact:
Elyse Marrero, Director of Community and Equity Impact - elyse.marrero@nws.edu
Daniel Rivera, College Track Mentorship Program Manager - daniel.rivera@nws.edu
CTMP Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Live Auditions
For the 2026–2027 season, there will be two live audition dates. If you plan on auditioning in person, please email us to schedule an audition time.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
New World Center
500 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
12th grade, Piano
Moises Barroeta
“I will always be grateful for all the opportunities CTMP has presented me with. Allowing me to completely focus on my passion for music, and providing an environment in which not only am I next to musicians alike, but letting creativity and inspiration flow, is honestly just incredible. I’m very excited to break into a new season in my life, with my mentor, and be set on a path where I can pursue and share something I truly love, music.”
12th grade, Percussion
Darian Duron
“I am excited to begin my process with CTMP. I aspire to gain new experiences and reach new levels I have desired to reach for a long time. The opportunities that this program has given me will not be taken for granted. I am very grateful to CTMP for giving me the ability to have private lessons with mentors and tools that are essential to embark on my career as a musician. Working with people who are also interested in music just as much as I, can help me grow and am also given the inspiration by other to guide myself towards the path I want to go to. I am glad to be part of this program and will continue to move forward.”
12th grade, Tuba
Alias Asse
“CTMP bridges the gap between my dreams and reality. It connects me with mentors who’ve walked this path, provides guidance I couldn’t find anywhere else, and opens doors to opportunities that push my career forward. With this program, I don’t just imagine the next step, I’m able to take it.”
11th grade, Cello
Michal Karlin
“I am very excited to be joining CTMP. The College Track Mentorship Program is opening doors to so many musical opportunities for me, and being in this program will truly help me focus and pursue my passion for music. Being in an environment around so many good musicians and getting to work with my mentor will openly help me grow as a musician, as well as a person. I am looking forward to being part of CTMP and pursuing what I love to do most, which is making music.”
10th grade, Flute
Fabian Cornonado
“During the summer of 2024, I applied for and got accepted into the College Track Mentorship Program. Fast forward one year, and I am currently starting my second year in this program, now with more musical experience, technique, and passion than ever before. I look forward to seeing how my flute playing and composition skills evolve over the course of this year. Thanks to the lessons, masterclasses, and several performance opportunities this program offers, I am confident that I, along with my peers, will go far.”
2026-27 Mentors
Pei-Hsuan Shen, piano
Jack Rutledge, Percussion
Benjamin Liberti, Tuba
Shannon Ross, Cello
Lyric Rivera, Flute
Why is this important for the students?
Why is this important for the Fellows and New World Symphony?
CTMP Alumni
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Violin
Ayra Karlin
“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue in the New World Symphony College Track Mentorship Program for my third and final year. This program has provided exceptional opportunities and resources to help me improve as a violinist while preparing me for the next steps in my college and professional music journey. Through weekly lessons and various performance opportunities, I have gained valuable experience and built meaningful connections that will support my future goals. Working with my mentor, Morgan, has been a rewarding and impactful experience, and I am excited to continue growing both as a musician and as a person in this program.”
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Cello
Ethan Alvarez
“I am incredibly excited to spend my last year here at CTMP. I look forward to the countless opportunities that it’ll provide me and I’m grateful for everything that CTMP and New World has given me. The experiences that this program has provided me have been life changing. ”
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Horn
Laura Mancebo
“I am incredibly enthusiastic to begin my journey with CTMP. The musical opportunities and experiences that this program has to offer are truly inspiring and unique, and I’m eager to make the most of each of them. By being alongside a group of musicians equally as dedicated as me, as well as working with the esteemed New World Symphony fellows and faculty, I look forward to making vast improvements in my playing and reaching new heights in my overall musicianship.”
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Violin
Mateo Echeverry
“This program has helped me improve my skills and get used to performing in front of large crowds and panels of judges. My mentor, Diego, has given me valuable tips and tricks on how to practice more efficiently and play with greater confidence. CTMP also offers us incredible opportunities to perform with different orchestras. I am very thankful to be part of this program.”
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Trombone
Alexander Ramirez
“I’m grateful to be part of the New World Symphony CTMP because it connects me with inspiring mentors who guide my growth as both a musician and student. This opportunity motivates me to push my limits, dream bigger, and prepare for a successful future.”
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Bass
Kevin Porter
“What the New World Symphony College Track Mentorship Program has done for me as both a musician and a person is truly a blessing. This program has provided me with incredible opportunities that have helped me grow in ways I never imagined. The mentorship I’ve received, especially the bond I’ve built with my mentor, has been a constant source of inspiration and support. Every resource and experience offered by New World Symphony has played a meaningful role in my growth, and I’m eternally grateful for how this program has shaped the individual I am today.”
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Bass
Daniella Rabaza
“This program has offered me so many unique opportunities that have helped me grow as a musician. Because of CTMP, I was able to audition for my dream college in person, which made the audition process much smoother. I am very excited to work with my mentor, John, and see what the future holds!”
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Clarinet
Yliana Perez
“Attending New World Symphony’s concerts has confirmed that music is what I want to dedicate my life to. Through CTMP, I’ve been exposed to opportunities that extend far beyond just attending performances. I can already visualize applying everything I’ve learned as a mentee to future experiences—whether in music or life. I am beyond happy and grateful for being selected to participate in this amazing program. Thank you, CTMP, for opening my eyes to possibilities I never thought were there.”