Berkshire Choral Apprentice Program Applications

Berkshire Choral International’s competitive and free Apprentice Program is designed for career-track singers, choral conductors, and accompanists enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate degree level programs. Each week-long program is an intensive choral experience providing apprentices with the opportunity to study and rehearse major choral-orchestral works with eminent conductors and soloists The program includes free tuition, music and lessons/coaching, housing and meals (a total value between $2800 and $4400), and a reimbursed travel stipend (currently $700 for domestic weeks and $1500 for international weeks). Info: https://www.berkshirechoral.org/programs/apprentice-program

New for 2024 is a Tenor/Bass Vocal Choral Scholar Program. This program is designed for undergraduate music students who are strong choral singers. Successful applicants will be selected to sing in our Amherst and Denver program weeks and will receive free tuition, room, and board, along with a reimbursed travel stipend. Info: https://www.berkshirechoral.org/programs/vocal-scholar-program

BCI is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive experience for choral singers. Black, Latinx, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ identified students are strongly encouraged to apply. All applications due by Feb. 1, 2024