Apply to TŌN

TŌN is a graduate-level training orchestra that makes musicians into creative ambassadors of classical music.

Now accepting applications for timpani and all strings. Click here

  •  3-year Master’s Degree or 2-year certificate in Curatorial, Critical, and Performance Studies
  • Full-tuition fellowship and bi-weekly stipend
  • Regular performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the stunning Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center
  • World-renowned guest conductors like Fabio Luisi, Tan Dun, Hans Graf, and Neeme Järvi
  • Sectional and Audition coaching with members of the New York Philharmonic, MET Orchestra, Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra
  • Behind-the-scenes experience like curating programs and communicating with audiences
  • An exciting musical environment filled with motivated students
  • Members have earned tenured positions in orchestras across the U.S., Canada, Europe and China

For more information about TŌN, please visit bard.edu/theorchnow

Inquiries: orchnow@bard.edu

Photo by Matt Dine