Carlos Miguel Prieto
Conducting
Fellowship
Step-up your conducting career with the 6-month Artist Diploma for Music Directors.
About the Fellowship
Informed by two decades on the world’s most significant stages, from Carnegie Hall to Elbphilharmonie, the Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship provides rising conductors with the formative tools to access world-class career opportunities. Fellows study physical communication (gesture), analyze core orchestra repertoire, and connect with world-class conductors, agents, managers, administrators, instrumentalists, and composers for enhanced professional guidance.
The 6-month learning experience combines online interactive sessions with elective in-person opportunities around the globe. The fellowship introduces participants to all aspects of the conducting profession, guided by one of today’s most sought-after and respected international conductors, 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 the universal standard of professional readiness for music performers.
The OAcademy Artist Diploma is a fast-track professional certificate that prepares rising conductors for the complex demands of an evolving performance industry. The Fellowship lasts from January to June 2025.
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 twelve 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 is designed to support conductors who aspire to become ‘complete’ musicians who value integrity and depth of musicianship. 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