Assistant Conductor Application (2026)

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THIS APPLICATION IS FOR CONDUCTORS ONLY. PLEASE GO HERE FOR THE SINGER APPLICATION.

The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

First Name*

Last Name*

Professional Name (if different)

Pronouns*

If other, please specify

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY

E-mail Address*

Primary Phone*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Current Address Line 1*

Address Line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Postal Code*

Country*

Eligibility*

I am a citizen or national of the United States

I am a lawful permanent resident alien

I am a foreign national authorized to work in the US through 8/31/2026

I am a Canadian citizen eligible to obtain a P2 visa

Place of Birth/Hometown: City/State/Country*

Voluntary Demographic Information*

This information is for data purposes only and will not be used in the awarding of auditions or contracts.

Hispanic or Latino

White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Two or more races

I do not wish to disclose

Languages Studied

Specify languages and years of study or proficiency.

Conducting Training*

Please specify: Name of teacher, length of study, and affiliation (if applicable). Most current teacher first.

Piano Training

Please specify: Name of teacher, length of study, and affliation (if applicable). Most current teacher first.

Musical Instrument Training

Please list any training with other musical instruments.

Please list any teaching artist experience and/or experience working with youth.

Education*

School

Major

Degree

Year

School

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Degree

Year

School

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Degree

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School

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Degree

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School

Major

Degree

Year

Professional References

Please give details of three artistic authorities with whom you have worked and who may act as references. No written recommendations are required.

Professional References*

Number of selections required: 3.

Selection 1

Name

Affiliation

Phone Number

Selection 2

Name

Affiliation

Phone Number

Selection 3

Name

Affiliation

Phone Number

Video Selections

Please upload at least 3, up to 5 video files which show your work within 12 months of the application deadline. Prior to submitting, please verify the following:
- Videos of your conducting may either be from a performance or a rehearsal.
- Must clearly show the conductor from the front.
- All 3 videos must be with an orchestra or chamber ensemble.
- At least 2 videos must be opera repertoire with a singer.
- If you are a pianist, you may include a 4th video of you accompanying a singer at the piano.

Video Selections*

Please verify that all video files work before submitting. Video files that do not work will result in a voided application. Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Resume*

Please include all conducting and coaching experience (any symphonic, opera, and musical theater).

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How did you learn about this program?

The Glimmerglass Festival website

YAP Tracker

Teacher Recommendation*

Social Media*

Other*

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Headshot*

Please upload one high-resolution photograph.

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Before submitting, please check if anything may have been auto-filled incorrectly. Incorrect information submitted due to an auto-fill error may result in a voided application.*

Number of selections required: 1.

I have checked the above information for accuracy

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