Description

The Artistic Conducting Fellowship is a highly selective, immersive two-year professional training program for emerging 
conductors seeking meaningful podium experience, mentorship within a major American choral institution, and a 
sophisticated understanding of how artistic excellence and nonprofit leadership intersect. The Fellow receives sustained, 
individualized training and coaching alongside significant podium time in rehearsals and performances. The program 
supports one Fellow at a time, ensuring depth, rigor, and individualized development. Few programs in the choral field 
offer this level of mentored leadership experience inside a major cultural institution; the Fellow gains substantial artistic 
experience, a professional network, and readiness for a career spanning artistic and nonprofit leadership. 

Find a Full Prospectus at: https://bach.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Conducting-Fellowship-Prospectus-FINAL.pdf

Apply at: bachchoirofbethlehem.slideroom.com

Requirements

The fellowship may be completed in person or hybrid, with work based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The expectation
is approximately 15 hours per week, with seasonal intensification around concerts and festivals.

Mandatory in-person commitments include Monday evening rehearsals and other assigned rehearsals and
performances.

The fellowship is intended to be a meaningful, prioritized component of the Fellow's professional income, typically
complemented by other work such as concurrent graduate enrollment, a church position, teaching, or ensemble
leadership.