From the Top / NPR Performance
Catalog organization: From the Top
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What Is From the Top / NPR Performance?
Perform on a nationally broadcast NPR show, and talk about why you play.
From the Top selects young musicians to perform on its national radio broadcast alongside other outstanding performers. The show is as interested in the person as the playing: selected musicians are interviewed about their musical journey as well as recorded performing. The result is a professional recording environment and national exposure through NPR's broadcast and online platforms.
From the Top / NPR Performance Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 1–12 |
| Application deadline | Year-round fellowship applications; 2027 graduating seniors must apply by November 9, 2026. |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
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