Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship

A paid summer internship with the Chicago Philharmonic for four Chicago high school students each year. Interns work across the orchestra's arts administration departments, including marketing, development, operations and community engagement. The program also includes a performance component led by orchestra musicians, who mentor the interns. The internship has run each summer since 2018.

Offered by Chicago Philharmonic. Internship for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship

When is the Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Chicago Philharmonic Paid Summer Internship?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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