Each summer, the Lake George Music Festival invites several interns who wish to gain practical experience in a warm and friendly atmosphere. All interns work closely with the Festival administration and are an integral part of our tight-knit community. Interns are invited to share their own unique ideas and perspectives in the operations of our summer Festival.
CONCERT PRODUCTION
Description:
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Concert Production Intern will assist with the responsibility of day-to-day operations and coordination of festival musicians, production equipment, and venues. The intern will work side-by-side with the Production Manager who will lead the logistics pertaining to the formal concert stage. The intern will be required to be in residence during the festival where housing and some meals will be provided. Having a reliable vehicle, computer, and cell phone while in residence is required.
General Responsibilities
- Assists with logistical and production projects pertaining to venues, instruments, and production equipment
- Assist the staging requirements for all LGMF rehearsals and live performances
Fellowship:
Interns are awarded a full scholarship plus housing with a host family or local hotel. Lunch is provided daily.
Benefits:
The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements.
Requirements:
Experience in classical music production is helpful, but not required. A love of classical music and an entrepreneurial attitude are advantages, as are self-motivation and the ability to work independently on very productive days. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle while in Lake George. Concert Production interns must be able to lift, at times 50-75 pounds.
Application Procedure:
There is no formal application form, application fee, or deadline. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to lwilliams@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com
– Current Resume
– One letter of academic/professional reference (optional)
Upon initial screening, a telephone interview will be required.
Applications are accepted year-round.
RECORDING ENGINEERING
Description:
This internship is designed for current college students at the undergraduate or graduate level or early professionals. The successful intern will be one who is preparing themselves for a career as a recording engineer and/or studying recording and production techniques. Duties and responsibilities will include assisting the festival’s core Recording Engineer with the recording and post-production editing of all festival concerts; both chamber music ensembles and full symphony orchestra.
Fellowship:
Interns are awarded full scholarship plus housing with a host family or local hotel. Lunch is provided daily.
Benefits:
The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements. Final recordings are distributed to all musicians, will be used for radio broadcasts, on the festival website, Festival films, and future Festival marketing – full recognition will be given to the Intern wherever applicable. The Intern will be able to use all his/her Festival recordings for future career pursuits. Previous season recordings have been broadcasted on prestigious radio programs such as NRP’s “Performance Today.”
Requirements:
Previous experience in a similar position is beneficial, but not required. The Intern must have experience recording classical music ensembles including the skills of microphone placement, stage set up, mixing, editing, and mastering. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle while in Lake George. While not required, interns may be asked to bring certain equipment to assist in the recording of all festival concerts such as microphones, cables, stands, etc.
Application Procedure:
There is no formal application form, application fee, or deadline. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to alombard@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com
– Current Resume
– Sample of your work (please send a representative sample of a recent classical music recording in mp3 format)
– One letter of academic/professional reference
Upon initial screening, a telephone interview will be required.
Applications are accepted year-round.
ARTS ADMINISTRATION
Description:
During their time in Lake George, Arts Administration Interns work independently and as a team to assist in the management of a music festival with multiple nontraditional venues and an intense schedule. The Festival produces approximately 12 performances, dozens of open rehearsals, workshops, and outreach events in a two week period.
Interns will be provided with hands-on experience in:
– Operations
– Marketing (including social media) and publicity/media relations
– Development
– Internal communications
– Venue liaison
– Concert Production
– Volunteer supervision
An effort will be made to assign each Intern to projects that fit their skills, interests and desired career path. Interns will receive individual and group sessions with the Festival’s President & CEO and Director of Festival Operations.
Fellowship:
Interns are awarded full scholarship plus housing with a host family or local hotel. Lunch is provided daily.
Benefits:
The Festival will be happy to provide recommendations and references for employment, advanced training and/or scholarships following successful completion of the Internship. College credit is also available for those needing to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, either completed or in progress. An interest in arts administration as a career option, and a willingness to learn. Experience in nonprofit and/or classical music organizations is helpful, but not required. A love of classical music and an entrepreneurial attitude are advantages, as are self-motivation and the ability to work independently on very productive days. Interns are required to have a reliable vehicle while in Lake George.
Application Procedure:
There is no formal application form, application fee, or deadline. Please send the following materials via email with attachments to lwilliams@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com
– Current Resume
– One letter of academic/professional reference (optional)
Upon initial screening, a telephone interview will be required.
Applications are accepted year-round.