Carlos Miguel Prieto
Conducting
Fellowship
Step-up your conducting career with the 6-month Artist Diploma for Music Directors.
Imagine elite-level instruction and mentorship from the world’s leading conductors and industry insiders. That’s The Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship by OAcademy.
Open to 12 emerging conductors from around the world.
About the Fellowship
Drawing on two decades of experience at major concert halls, including Carnegie Hall and Elbphilharmonie, the Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship provides rising conductors with the formative tools to access world-class career opportunities. Fellows develop conducting technique, study orchestral repertoire, and build relationships with conductors, agents, administrators, instrumentalists, and composers.
The 6-month programme combines online sessions with optional international residencies. The fellowship introduces participants to all aspects of the conducting profession, guided by internationally renowned conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.
"This is an example of what great talent, love, and technology can achieve. It is a huge honor to be part of OAcademy, and I look forward to many, many more experiences".
OAcademy Artist Diploma
The OAcademy Artist Diploma is tailored to the busy lives of rising musicians on the go. Offered by a select group of the world’s top music conservatories, the Artist Diploma is a recognized qualification for professional music performers.
The Artist Diploma is a six-month programme that prepares emerging conductors for professional practice. The Fellowship lasts from January to June 2026.
The experience
OAcademy Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, Principal Guest Conductor Alexander Shelley
World-class conducting faculty
Fellowship Director Scott Wilson of London’s Guildhall School of Music
Iconic guest conductors with OAcademy's global orchestra
Leading agents, managers, and music administrators
Supportive access to the entire OAcademy Music Conservatory faculty
Multiple lectures with Sir Roger Norrington
Tailored to suit individual needs, with all local expenses covered
World-class faculty teaching everything from instrumental technique to industry skills
Opportunities to work with our partner organizations
“Led by a brilliant and passionate group of people, OAcademy is a great generator of inspiration and a superb centre of learning for the modern musician that I am immensely proud to be affiliated with.”
Hear from our Fellows
Tatiana Pérez Hernández (Colombia - 2022)
· Medellín Philharmonic Orchestra, Resident Conductor
· La Maestra International Conducting Competition, Semi-Finalist
Leonardo Pineda (Venezuela / USA - 2022)
· The Orchestra San Antonio, Resident Conductor
· The Orchestra NOW, Bard College, Faculty member
Ingrid Martin (Australia - 2022)
· New Zealand Conductor in Residence
· Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Mentee
Thibault Back de Surany (France / Austria - 2023)
· The Van Swietens, Music Director
Who is the Conducting Fellowship for?
The Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship is a six-month, immersive journey leading to an Artist Diploma, designed for emerging conductors of any nationality. Applicants are likely to have undertaken prior conducting study and will already be conducting student, university, and / or community ensembles and orchestras.
The Fellowship supports conductors who are developing comprehensive musicianship and artistic vision. An applicant’s strength might not yet be conducting technique; but it is essential that all applicants are outstanding musicians. Our Fellows see themselves as leaders-in-training who are developing a vision for the future of classical music.
“OAcademy gave me the opportunity to learn from some of my musical heroes and taught me some essential skills my previous musical education had not touched upon”.
Conducting Fellowship
Contact & Help
If you have any questions about your application, please contact OAcademy Head of Learning Joana Boechat at apply@oacademy.live