Conducting Fellowship
In Partnership With Butler University
The Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s Conducting Fellowship provides one-of-a-kind professional mentorship opportunities for the next generation of choral conductors. Especially focusing on large-scale choral-orchestral masterworks, the Conducting Fellowship is a collaborative initiative between the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and Butler University, a 4,600-student liberal arts institution located in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The two-year Fellowship provides full tuition. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have earned a Master of Music in choral conducting from Butler University and gained practical and applied experience addressing the artistic and administrative needs of leading symphonic choirs.
The Conducting Fellowship provides a 360-degree experience in the guidance of a premier symphonic chorus, including artist programming, development, communications, governance, and outreach initiatives.
Additional Information
Click here to email the Butler University School of Music with questions related to the Conducting Fellowship or here for more information.
For additional information about the Conducting Fellowship, email Dr. Eric Stark, Artistic Director at estark@butler.edu.
Meet Hannah Guo
Our 2025-2026 Conducting Fellow
Hannah is a graduate student pursuing a dual M.M. degree in music composition and choral conducting at Butler University. Born and raised in Beijing, China, Hannah came to the U.S. in 2019 and earned her B.M. degree in music composition from Taylor University, where she discovered her passion for choral music.
Hannah is deeply honored and humbled by her fellowship appointment with the ISC, an ensemble she loves and has been part of for the past two years. She is excited to dedicate her service to the ISC as it continues to reach the community through its exceptional music.
Program Highlights:
Tuition Waiver
A full tuition remission is included with the 2-year program
Experience
Receive hands-on, practical experience administering one of the nation’s most active symphonic choruses
Podium Time
Gain podium time conducting a 150-voice chorus
Networking
Network with partnering organizations including the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra