Conductor: NSW Orchestral (Early Career) Fellowship with Sydney Youth Orchestras

Arts and Cultural Funding Program 2021/22

Sydney Youth Orchestra, Activate Concert in December 2021. Photo: Christopher Hayles Photography.

Applications for the Conductor: NSW Orchestral (Early Career) Fellowship are closed.

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Accessibility

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Overview 

The Conductor: NSW Orchestral (Early Career) Fellowship is a fellowship program delivered in partnership Sydney Youth Orchestras to support the emerging and early career professional practice of an orchestral conductor.

The successful applicant will be awarded $20,000 and will receive professional support with industry mentors to undertake broad-ranging professional development and orchestral fellowship program over 12 months (part-time) with the Sydney Youth Orchestras starting in July 2022. This will include conducting a range of rehearsals and professional concert performances in Sydney’s venues.

When can I apply for funding? 

Applications open: Monday 14 February 2022.

Applications close: Thursday 31 March 2022 at 5:00pm AEDT.

Guidelines

The information on this page is a guide only. We recommend reading the full guidelines before completing your application.

Go to the 21/22 Conductor: NSW Orchestral Fellowship with Sydney Youth Orchestras Guidelines (accessible PDF).  

Apply now

To apply for funding you will need to complete and submit the relevant application form through our secure online grants system, Smartygrants.

What support is available to me? 

We have a range of resources to assist you with your funding application. After reviewing these, you may contact a staff member if you need advice regarding these guidelines between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

Image: Sydney Youth Orchestra, Activate Concert in December 2021.  Photo: Christopher Hayles Photography.