Vocal Fellows Program

An advanced program for emerging classical singers with interest in Baroque music and Historically Informed Performance Practice.

Our Vocal Fellows Program brings to Charlotte young professional singers who are looking to develop their careers with highly specialized training and collaborating with leading artists in the field of Baroque music. At the Charlotte Bach Festival, Vocal Fellows have the opportunity to experience high-level coaching with our artistic leadership team, to benefit from mentorship from seasoned singers, and to perform the music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries as chamber singers and as soloists in a historically-informed setting. This specialized training provided for Vocal Fellows comes free-of-cost for the singers, thanks to the generous support of the Maurer Family Foundation.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Vocal Fellows Program.

EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION

Applications are due by April 15, 2025.

Information for Applicants:

• Four singers (SATB) will be chosen to participate as fellows as well as singers for the 2025 Charlotte Bach Festival.
• Each singer will have the opportunity to coach individual recits and arias with some of the premiere Baroque singers and instrumentalists in America, including our Artistic Leaders Aislinn Nosky and Guy Fishman from the Handel and Haydn Society.
• Singers will be showcased as soloists in our Bach Experiences, accompanied by a Baroque ensemble.
• As ensemble singers, fellows will perform in all festival concerts.
• Singers will participate in our annual Roundtable Discussion, a Q&A session with industry veterans.
• Housing and travel costs are covered for Vocal Fellows. A per diem of $30 is also provided.
   

Requirements:

• Singers should have a demonstrated interest in Baroque music.
• Graduate level study or the equivalent in training/performing.  
• Audio selections of two contrasting Baroque arias or substantial selection from a larger work.
• One selection should be a Bach aria sung in German
• CV or Resume and photo.
• One letter of recommendation.
• Singers are required to be in Charlotte, N.C. and available for all festival activities June 1 through June 7.
• The Charlotte Bach Festival is unable to assist in obtaining international work visas.
   

Send all application materials by April 15, 2025 to Laura Atkinson, Director of Education & Artistic Advisor, at latkinson(at)bacharlotte.com. 

There is no application fee to apply for a Vocal Fellowship.

Previous Vocal Fellows