The Conductor's Institute of South Carolina​

The world-renowned Conductor's Institute of South Carolina has long been a “must-do” program for both aspiring and experienced conductors. Participants receive rigorous, no-nonsense training from distinguished conductors and composers with extensive experience in the professional, academic, and commercial music worlds.

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Since the celebration of the Institute's 40th year, the program features two public concerts, showcasing the talents of Fellow and Associate conductors leading an orchestra.

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Three work-study scholarships are available for Fellows and Associates:

• Student Coordinator

• Social Media Coordinator

• Camera and Sound Assistant

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Institute for Fellows and Associates
July 5 -  July 17, 2026
College of Charleston

Announcement (March 24): The Fellows & Associates application deadline has passed. The Associate program is now full. Two spots remain in the Fellows program.

Discovery Program
July 9-18, 2026

College of Charleston

The Discovery program continues to accept applications.

Conducting for Composers
July 5-10, 2026
College of Charleston

The Conducting for Composers program continues to accept applications.