Call for Mentors and Mentees: Young Conductors’ Virtual Mentorship Programme

Aug 20 highlighted

Published: Aug 20,2025

Applications are now open for the inaugural IFCM Young Conductors’ Virtual Mentorship Programme, a new initiative from the IFCM YOUNG Committee designed to connect developing choral conductors with experienced choral directors around the world

How to apply

Please complete the relevant form (linked below) to indicate your interest. Applications close on 21 September 2025. Selections and pairings will be confirmed by mid-October. The programme will begin in late October.

Mentee application

Application form

Documents required:

CV
Short biography (max 200 words)
Photo (preferably headshot)
Letter of Intent (200-400 words; describe your motivation for applying and your expectations for the programme)

Mentor expression of interest

Expression of interest form

Documents required:

CV
Short biography (max. 200 words)
Photo (preferably headshot)
Contribution statement (approx. 100 words; describe how you believe you can contribute to the development of a young conductor during this programme)

Join us in building bridges across the global choral community—one conversation at a time.

If you have any questions about the project, please contact the IFCM YOUNG Committee at young@ifcm.net.