Orchestra Management Fellowship Program: Redesigned and Relaunched!
The Orchestra Management Fellowship Program is the League’s premier leadership training program. This year-long, highly competitive program is designed to launch executive careers in orchestra management. Since its inception, the Orchestra Management Fellowship Program has graduated approximately 175 fellows, many of whom hold leadership positions in our nation’s orchestras.
The Orchestra Management Fellowship Program is designed for those who specifically aspire to careers as executive directors of American orchestras within a few years of graduation from the program. Candidates must have had three years’ experience in the workplace. The Fellowship year, which extends from mid-June, 2012-mid-June 2013, includes residencies at the Aspen Music Festival and School and two host orchestras. In addition, Fellows will participate in other learning opportunities, receive an annual stipend; medical benefits; and professional develop funds to extend their own executive education.
Deadline for application materials: February 1, 2012
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If you have questions, please contact Jessica Balboni at the League at 646 822 4033 or email
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Program elements: June 11, 2012 to June 10, 2013
Compensation includes
Candidates must commit to the full 12-month program and be able to relocate to take on the Aspen and orchestra assignments.
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Who is eligible to apply?
At the discretion of the OMFP Selection Committee, highly qualified candidates with less work experience may be considered, provided that they meet all other eligibility requirements.
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How are OMFP Fellows selected?
OMFP Fellows are selected following a competitive four-step process, including the following:
Complete and submit online application by February 1, 2012.
Must have informational interview by January 15, 2012.
Must submit one page “think-piece” essay by February 10, 2012. The League will provide you with the topic by February 1, 2011.
Those selected as finalists for the Orchestra Management Fellowship
Program must attend the Finals Selection Process on Thursday-Friday,
March 8-9 in New York City. (Finalists attend at their own expense.)
Each applicant is evaluated based on the following:
The selection process strives to include candidates that have a clearly defined career goal of becoming an executive director of an orchestra. In addition, the League actively seeks the participation of U.S. professionals from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Fees
There is a $60 application fee.
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OMFP 2013 Application Form
Brief narrative biography
Three minute video clip introducing yourself (optional but encouraged)
Resume
Your institution’s organizational chart with your position highlighted
Essay
Three recommendations
An informational interview that must be completed by January 15
$60 application fee (payable online by credit card or by check)
Think-piece essay to be submitted by February 10, 2012. The League will provide you with the topic by February 1, 2012.
The Orchestra Management Fellowship Program is made possible by support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, The Hearst Foundation, Inc., National Endowment for the Arts, alumni of the Fellowship Program, and by host orchestras.