The 2026 New York String Orchestra Seminar (NYSOS) arts management internship is a paid position open to highly qualified students pursuing studies in arts management, student musicians considering transitioning to music administration, and individuals who intend to pursue entrepreneurial careers combining roles as creative artists and administrators. During the 11 days of the seminar, interns master skills related to arts administration through hands-on experiences and small group discussions. The internships are overseen by the director of New School Concerts. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and although there is no upper age limit, preference is given to currently enrolled full-time students. Interns are required to stay in the housing provided by the seminar (in dual occupancy rooms). Meals and local transportation are provided. Interns must arrange and pay for their own transportation to and from New York City.
The NYSOS management internship, a paid opportunity running December 18–28, 2026, is open to highly qualified students pursuing studies in arts management, student musicians considering transitioning to music administration, and students intending to combine roles as creative artists and administrators for their careers. Four internships are available. Past interns have gone on to arts management positions in operations, production, and development and have pursued careers combining performance and roles as artistic and executive directors of music festivals and programs.
Rohana Elias-Reyes
Director, New School Concerts
55 West 13th Street, room 929
New York, NY 10011
nsc@newschool.edu
212.229.5873
Leadership support is provided by the Alexander Schneider Foundation, and the seminar is made possible in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Further support is provided by an anonymous foundation grant and the tax-deductible gifts of many individual donors.
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