Summer Career Internship

Internship Dates: June 18, 2026 – August 1, 2026
Applicants must be a WYSO junior or senior (age 16 by the internship start date). Selected candidates will be interviewed between May 5-16, 2026

If you have questions about the application process or cannot fill out the online application due to a disability or system problem, please contact Britney Sinclair, Community Engagement & Education Coordinator at wco@wcoconcerts.org

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

School Name

Grade Level

Phone

Address (Street, City, State, Zip)

Which WYSO Programs do you participate in?

Please check all programs that apply to you.

OrchestrasMusic MakersChamber EnsemblesStudent CouncilTeen Teachers

1. Why are you interested in this internship with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and WYSO? (250 words max)

2. What does community engagement mean to you, and how could music play a role?(150 words max)

3. Describe a time you worked in a team to solve a problem. What was your role? (200 words max)

4. Are you available to work the full internship schedule (Tuesdays 4 hours, Wednesdays 8 hours, and occasional Thursdays for weather postponements)? Yes or No. If No, please explain.

5. The internship requires attendance at all Concerts on the Square events. Do you foresee any conflicts? If yes, please describe.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Name

Email / Phone

Relationship to You?

Name

Email / Phone

Relationship to You?

Resume (PDF or Word)

Cover Letter (optional but encouraged)

Letters of Recommendation