OAcademy - Join the 2026 Orchestra Institute
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course
OAcademy - Join the 2026 Orchestra Institute
format
Solo (Masterclass)
Orchestra (Youth Orchestra)
disciplines
Bassoon • Cello • Clarinet • Double Bass • Flute • French Horn • Harp • Oboe • Percussion • Trombone • Trumpet • Tuba • Viola • Violin
application deadline
July 16, 2025 03:59
event dates
January 12 - June 30, 2026
Location
Hybrid
Online / Remote, United States
contact details
email: [email protected]
website
OAcademy - Join the 2026 Orchestra Institute
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OAcademy redefines music education for the demands of the real world. We bring together top-rising musicians, the world’s best mentors, and leading global institutions to nurture the talent of tomorrow. Our programs provide a toolkit that empowers artists with the job skills, cross-cultural connections, and support networks needed to make a lasting mark on the future.
About OAcademy's Orchestra Institute
OAcademy invites applications for the 2026 cohort of its Artist Diploma in orchestral performance designed for early-career musicians ready to take the next step toward a sustainable life in music. Open to players of all orchestra instruments, the program is accessible globally and tailored to fit the real schedules and challenges of today’s musicians.
Co-curated with world-class ensembles like the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the MET Opera, and guided by mentors including Yo-Yo Ma, Marin Alsop, and members of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, OAcademy blends advanced performance training with essential career development. Fellows work closely with top artists and coaches while gaining skills in media, networking, leadership, and professional mindset—all from their own home studios.
Running from January to June, the hybrid format combines live online sessions, individual mentorship, collaborative projects, and flexible independent study. Whether you're finishing conservatory or entering the field, OAcademy offers a rigorous, supportive, and globally connected path to becoming an artist prepared for the demands—and possibilities—of today’s music world.
Explore: oacademy.live/orchestra
Apply by July 15th to benefit from the Early Bird bursaries!
www.oacademy.live/apply
About OAcademy's Orchestra Institute
OAcademy invites applications for the 2026 cohort of its Artist Diploma in orchestral performance designed for early-career musicians ready to take the next step toward a sustainable life in music. Open to players of all orchestra instruments, the program is accessible globally and tailored to fit the real schedules and challenges of today’s musicians.
Co-curated with world-class ensembles like the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the MET Opera, and guided by mentors including Yo-Yo Ma, Marin Alsop, and members of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, OAcademy blends advanced performance training with essential career development. Fellows work closely with top artists and coaches while gaining skills in media, networking, leadership, and professional mindset—all from their own home studios.
Running from January to June, the hybrid format combines live online sessions, individual mentorship, collaborative projects, and flexible independent study. Whether you're finishing conservatory or entering the field, OAcademy offers a rigorous, supportive, and globally connected path to becoming an artist prepared for the demands—and possibilities—of today’s music world.
Explore: oacademy.live/orchestra
Apply by July 15th to benefit from the Early Bird bursaries!
www.oacademy.live/apply
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Concertmasters Nikki Chooi (Buffalo Philharmonic) and Shari Mason (Mexico National Symphony Orchestra) are OAcademy's Violin Studio Heads. They guide the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on violin audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Augustin Hadelich and Anne Akiko Meyers but also receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Juliette Kang (First Associate Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra) or Julián Gil Rodríguez (Principal Second Violin, London Symphony Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-violin-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Augustin Hadelich and Anne Akiko Meyers but also receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Juliette Kang (First Associate Concertmaster, Philadelphia Orchestra) or Julián Gil Rodríguez (Principal Second Violin, London Symphony Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-violin-at-oacademy/
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At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty. Milan Milisavljević, Principal Viola at The MET Opera Orchestra is OAcademy's Viola Studio Head. Milan guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on viola audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Melissa Reardon and Tomoko Akasaka, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Roberto Díaz (Principal Viola, Philadelphia Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Lech Antonio Uszyński (Professor of Viola at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-viola-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Melissa Reardon and Tomoko Akasaka, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Roberto Díaz (Principal Viola, Philadelphia Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Lech Antonio Uszyński (Professor of Viola at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-viola-at-oacademy/
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Ilmari Hopkins (Principal Cello, Stavanger Symphony) and Christine Lamprea (Sphinx Medal of Excellence Winner) are OAcademy's Cello Studio Heads. They guide the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on cello auditions preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Kian Soltani, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Alexander Kovalev (Principal Cello, Staatskapelle Berlin), and interact with international faculty like Claudio Bohórquez (Cello Professor at Hanns Eisler School of Music).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-cello-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Kian Soltani, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Alexander Kovalev (Principal Cello, Staatskapelle Berlin), and interact with international faculty like Claudio Bohórquez (Cello Professor at Hanns Eisler School of Music).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-cello-at-oacademy/
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Dominic Seldis, Principal Bass of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, is OAcademy's Double Bass Studio Head. Dominic guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on double bass audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Wies de Boevé, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Ángela Contreras (Assistant Principal Bass, Mariinsky Theater Orchestra) or Sam Loeck (Principal Bass, National Arts Centre Canada), and interact with international faculty like Satoshi Okamoto (Bard Conservatory).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-double-bass-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Wies de Boevé, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Ángela Contreras (Assistant Principal Bass, Mariinsky Theater Orchestra) or Sam Loeck (Principal Bass, National Arts Centre Canada), and interact with international faculty like Satoshi Okamoto (Bard Conservatory).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-double-bass-at-oacademy/
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Kelly Zimba Lukić (Principal Flute, Toronto Symphony Orchestra) and Leone Buyse (Former Principal Flute, Boston Symphony) are OAcademy's Flute Studio Heads. They guide the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on flute audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Jasmine Choi or Marina Piccinini, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Michael Cox (BBC Symphony Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Rachel Brown (Royal College of Music).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-flute-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Jasmine Choi or Marina Piccinini, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Michael Cox (BBC Symphony Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Rachel Brown (Royal College of Music).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-flute-at-oacademy/
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Arno Piters (Solo E-flat Clarinet, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) and Michael Webster (Former Principal Clarinet, Rochester Philharmonic) are OAcademy's Clarinet Studio Heads. They guide the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on clarinet audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Andreas Ottensamer or José Franch-Ballester and receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Robert Pickup (Zürich Opera House Orchestra) or Jessica Phillips (The MET Opera Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-clarinet-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Andreas Ottensamer or José Franch-Ballester and receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Robert Pickup (Zürich Opera House Orchestra) or Jessica Phillips (The MET Opera Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-clarinet-at-oacademy/
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At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty. Miriam Pastor Burgos, Solo English Horn at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, is OAcademy's Oboe Studio Head. Miriam guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on oboe audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Alexei Ogrintchouk and Juliana Koch, and receive advice from top principals from around the world.
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-oboe-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Alexei Ogrintchouk and Juliana Koch, and receive advice from top principals from around the world.
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-oboe-at-oacademy/
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At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty. Simon van Holen, Solo Contrabassoon at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, is OAcademy's Bassoon Studio Head. Simon guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on bassoon audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on various performance and technique-related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices, and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from top principals from around the world, like Leyla Zamora (San Diego Symphony Orchestra) or Darren Hicks (Toronto Symphony Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-bassoon-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on various performance and technique-related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices, and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from top principals from around the world, like Leyla Zamora (San Diego Symphony Orchestra) or Darren Hicks (Toronto Symphony Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-bassoon-at-oacademy/
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At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty. Katy Woolley, Principal Horn at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is OAcademy's Horn Studio Head. Katy guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on French horn audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Sarah Willis, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Laurens Woudenberg (Principal Horn, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Jeffrey Lang (Curtis Institute of Music).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-french-horn-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Sarah Willis, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Laurens Woudenberg (Principal Horn, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Jeffrey Lang (Curtis Institute of Music).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-french-horn-at-oacademy/
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Trumpet soloist Matilda Lloyd is OAcademy's Trumpet Studio Head. Matilda guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on trumpet audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Paul Merkelo (Principal Trumpet, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal) or Mireia Farrés Bosch (Solo Trumpet, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-trumpet-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Paul Merkelo (Principal Trumpet, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal) or Mireia Farrés Bosch (Solo Trumpet, Barcelona Symphony Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-trumpet-at-oacademy/
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Martin Schippers, Tenor & Bass Trombone at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is OAcademy's Low Brass Studio Head. Martin guides the learning journey for Trombone, Bass Trombone, and Tuba Fellows at the Orchestra Institute through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on trombone audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Weston Sprott (MET Opera Orchestra), Katy Jones (Principal Trombone, Hallé Orchestra) and Mark Hampson (Mahler Chamber Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-trombone-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Weston Sprott (MET Opera Orchestra), Katy Jones (Principal Trombone, Hallé Orchestra) and Mark Hampson (Mahler Chamber Orchestra).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-trombone-at-oacademy/
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At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty. Martin Schippers, Tenor & Bass Trombone at the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra is OAcademy's Low Brass Studio Head. Martin guides the learning journey for Trombone, Bass Trombone, and Tuba Fellows at the Orchestra Institute through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on tuba audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Perry Hoogendijk (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) and Chris Lee (National Arts Centre Canada).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-tuba-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Perry Hoogendijk (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra) and Chris Lee (National Arts Centre Canada).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-tuba-at-oacademy/
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At the heart of OAcademy’s performance instruction is the Studio Faculty. Elizabeth Hainen, Principal Harp at The Philadelphia Orchestra is OAcademy's Harp Studio Head. Elizabeth guides the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on harp audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Mariko Anraku, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Jessica Zhou (Principal Harp, Boston Symphony) and Tiziana Tagliani (Principal Harp, Liceu Opera Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Eira Lynn Jones (Royal Northern College of Music, UK).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-harp-at-oacademy/
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Mariko Anraku, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Jessica Zhou (Principal Harp, Boston Symphony) and Tiziana Tagliani (Principal Harp, Liceu Opera Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Eira Lynn Jones (Royal Northern College of Music, UK).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-harp-at-oacademy/
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Percussion soloist Evelyn Glennie and timpanist Gabriela Jiménez (Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería) are OAcademy's Percussion Studio Heads. They guide the learning journey for Orchestra Institute Fellows through group and individual lessons, working on technical development, target core instrumental and orchestral repertoire, delivering guidance on percussion audition preparation, and preparing Fellows towards performance assignments within the music conservatory's curriculum.
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Vivi Vassileva, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Mark Braafhart (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Jason Treuting and Eric Cha-Beach (Sō Percussion / Bard Conservatory).
Our weekly masterclasses focus on a variety of performance and technique related themes, within the overarching streams of: Calibration, Principals and Virtuoso Series, which target core orchestral repertoire, section leading practices and virtuosity, respectively. You will learn from stars like Vivi Vassileva, receive advice from top principals from around the world, like Mark Braafhart (Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra), and interact with international faculty like Jason Treuting and Eric Cha-Beach (Sō Percussion / Bard Conservatory).
Learn more and apply: https://oacademy.live/orchestra/study-percussion-at-oacademy/