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Mentorship Programs

MUSE is delighted to announce our next round of Mentorship programs. These two initiatives are the some of of many ongoing opportunities MUSE will be creating to ensure a more equitable pipeline is available to all current and future theatre music makers of color.

MUSE One-on-One

MUSE One-on-One : A 6 month mentorship program. Applications due June 24th.

The Music Director Experience

The Music Director Experience: A 3-week intensive shadowing engagement in-person in New York City with a modest paid weekly stipend.

MUSE One-on-One is for you if you are:

  • A MUSE Directory Member (if you’re not a member, you can join here).
  • An Early-mid career musician
  • Have ability & availability to meet via phone or video call once a month

The Music Director Experience is for you if you are:

  • A MUSE or MAESTRA Directory Member
  • An emerging Music Director looking to make a big leap in your professional journey.

2024 Applications are due June 24th, 2024.

MUSE One-on-One

MUSE mentors and mentees will meet virtually at least once a month. Applicants will be paired with mentors from the Founding Membership and experts among the MUSE membership based on areas of interest, skills desired, as well as the preferences and expertise of the mentors. This program will provide an opportunity for MUSE members to spend valuable one-on-one time together and develop a relationship with a mentor that will hopefully carry on past the official six-month timeframe. Participants can select individual music disciplines such as music composition, vocal arrangements, music direction, orchestration, and more.

Program will take place July 2024 – January 2024.

Apply here

2024 Applications are due June 24th.

2023 Applications are due July 10

Participants will get the opportunity to shadow engagement in-person in New York City with a modest paid weekly stipend.

Day-to-day duties will include:

✅Observing cast rehearsals.

✅Observing performances from both the orchestra pit and the sound board. Studying one of the keyboard books from the show.

✅Gaining practical playing and conducting experience by working with the Music Director one-on-one.

The application deadline is Monday, July 10th, 2023 at 11:59pm EDT. Selected musician(s) will be notified by Thursday, July 20th, 2023.

Applications Are Now Closed.

2023 Applications are due July 10

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must have strong work ethic; an ability to work well with others; and be 18 years of age or over.

Email [email protected] with any questions.