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2025 NAC Orchestra Mentorship Program
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Who is this form for?
All applicants to the NACO Mentorship Program, including instrumentalists, conductors, music librarians, and orchestra personnel managers.
Instrumental and Conducting applicants
International orchestrally trained instrumental and conducting applicants must be 18 years of age or over and must either be completing their studies and be on the audition circuit or in the early stages of an orchestral career.
Library and Orchestra Personnel Manager applicants
Library and Orchestral Personnel Manager applicants must be Canadian and 18 years of age or older, and have experience in or some understanding of these roles. They must be seeking to further their knowledge, to hone their skills, and to gain valuable hands-on experience. Applicants may be invited to an interview prior to selection.
Need financial assistance?
If you need assistance with the application fee, please contact Kelly.Symons@nac-cna.ca before filling out this form.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Instrument
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Conducting
Library
Orchestra Personnel Manager
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double bass
Harp
Trumpet
French horn
Tenor trombone
Bass trombone
Tuba
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
Timpani + Percussion
Age of majority
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By clicking here I confirm that I will be at least 18 years of age by June 12, 2025.
Date of birth
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Address
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Street Address
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City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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I am a citizen of
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Enter the country or countries where you hold citizenship.
Email
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
In which program of study are you currently enrolled?
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Performance diploma
Bachelor of Music (undergraduate)
Master of Music
PhD / Doctorate of Music
Studies are completed
Other
What is your professional status? Select all that apply.
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Member of a professional orchestra
Substitute or extra musician
On the professional audition circuit
Not working with a professional orchestra
Other
With which orchestra and/or school of music are you associated?
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What are the most significant challenges you are facing in reaching your career goals?
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How are you currently involved in your community?
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Ottawa, where this program takes place, is the capital of Canada, a bilingual country. Official languages are French and English. What is your language preference?
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How did you hear about the NACO Mentorship Program?
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I am a past participant.
Facebook
Instagram
International Musician
Orchestras Canada website
Sphinx website
Musical Chairs
Gramophone
From a NACO musician
From a past participant
Other
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Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Orchestras attain unparalleled heights of artistry and celebrate broad-based audience and community engagement when we understand, embrace, and act upon principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are asking for your help in understanding the landscape of our field by providing the information requested below. This information will NOT be shared with the Mentorship Program selection committee.
SELF-IDENTIFICATION: It is the National Arts Centre’s goal to be an inclusive organization that engages and welcomes all without regard to race/ethnicity or gender. Completion of this section is voluntary, will have no effect on your consideration for the NACO Mentorship Program, and is only used for reporting purposes. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process and thank you for your participation in helping us track our efforts to reach all musicians.
Gender identification:
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Cis man
Cis woman
Non-binary
Trans man
Trans woman
Two-spirited
Gender-fluid
I prefer not to disclose this information
Other
Race/Ethnicity (Please check the groups below with which you identify)
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First Nation
Métis
Inuit
White
Black
West Central Asian
Middle Eastern
South Asian
East Asian
Southeast Asian
Latino/Latina/Latinx
Person of Mixed Origins
I prefer not to disclose this information
Other
Sexual Orientation
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Heterosexual
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
Pansexual
Asexual
Fluid
Two-Spirit
Queer
Unsure or questioning
I prefer not to disclose this information
Other
Are you a person with a disability?
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No
Yes - check all that apply
Co-ordination or dexterity
Mobility
Blind or visual impairment
Deaf or hard of hearing
Speech impairment
I prefer not to disclose this information
Other
If you are comfortable doing so, please share other equity-seeking groups (language, culture, religion) that you belong to.
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Application materials
Provide a copy of your birth certificate, driver's permit, or any other government photo ID.
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We will only retain this to verify your identification. All collected personal information will be destroyed once all participants are confirmed for this year's program.
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Please upload a one-page PDF-only resume.
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Please give us a musician-style resume (you may find examples and templates online). Be concise, include your education, career highlights, relevant skills, and any community engagement experience.
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Please upload your latest official conservatory, college, or university diploma. If studies are currently underway, please upload your latest official transcript of marks.
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Please contact Kelly.Symons@nac-cna.ca if you have concerns about this request.
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REFERENCES
Please provide two references who can speak to your musicianship, professionalism, and character. If you are selected by the selection committee, we will be in touch with both of your references.
Reference 1
Reference 1 name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference 1 relationship to you
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Reference 1 organization
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Reference 1 title
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Reference 1 phone number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference 1 email address
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Comments about Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 2 name
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First Name
Last Name
Reference 2 relationship to you
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Reference 2 organization
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Reference 2 title
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Reference 2 phone number
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Reference 2 email
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FOR INSTRUMENTAL and CONDUCTING APPLICANTS ONLY
Enter your YouTube video audition link.
FOR LIBRARIAN and ORCHESTRA PERSONNEL MANAGER APPLICANTS ONLY
For librarian and orchestra personnel manager applicants only: What interests you in music librarianship OR orchestra personnel management?
FOR CONDUCTING APPLICANTS ONLY
For conducting applicants only: Please upload your current repertoire list, including performed, rehearsed-only, and workshopped-only works. Can be PDF, doc, docx, xls, or xlsx.
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For conducting applicants only: Please upload your one-page PDF-only statement of philosophy.
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APPLICATION FEE
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