Get involved · For artists
Share your artistry with OMI.
Join a network of exceptional musicians who perform for new audiences, teach, and mentor the next generation.
Opportunities
Three ways to share your art.
Choose one, or all three. Every engagement is shaped around your strengths and schedule.
Booked performances
Perform at concerts, salons, and events that venues, companies, residences, and community partners book through OMI, from solo recitals to string quartets.
Masterclasses & workshops
Teach a masterclass or lead a workshop that inspires young musicians, about music and beyond, from repertoire and technique to composition, technology, and careers.
OMI Mentors
Become a mentor or coach for OMI students: in person, for example at our Summer Intensive in New York City, or virtually throughout the year.
Why work with OMI
Music that matters, with people who care.
Meaningful audiences
Perform for listeners who are genuinely curious, from concert halls to living rooms to community spaces.
Shape young artists
Pass on what you know to talented students from around the world, and watch them grow.
A community of peers
Join faculty and guest artists from the Met Opera Orchestra, Juilliard, Yale, and beyond.
Good to know
Artist FAQs
Other questions? Email info@overturemusicintensive.com.
Are engagements paid?
Yes. Booked performances, masterclasses, and mentoring are paid engagements. Fees, schedule, and expectations are agreed in writing before each engagement.
What does OMI look for in artists?
Professional-level artistry, chamber music experience, and a genuine interest in connecting with audiences and young musicians. Ensembles and individual artists are both welcome.
Can I propose a masterclass on something other than repertoire?
Please do. Alongside instrumental masterclasses, we welcome sessions on topics such as technology and music, composition and improvisation, building a career, performance psychology, and other subjects that inspire young musicians.
Is mentoring in person or online?
Both. Mentors may coach in person, for example during the Summer Intensive in New York City, or work with students virtually throughout the year.
Do artists working with students follow safeguarding guidelines?
Yes. Every artist who works with students completes a background check and child-safety training, and follows OMI's Child Safety Policy. We share our policies and agreement before the first engagement.
What happens after I apply?
Our artistic team reviews applications on a rolling basis and contacts artists when there is a good fit with an upcoming performance, masterclass, or mentoring need.
Artist application
Tell us about your music.
Share a few details and links to recent recordings. No attachments needed.