NCF Krewe is a year-long internship that immerses college students in every stage of producing a world-class chamber music festival. Throughout the academic year, interns participate in monthly planning meetings where they learn how a major arts event is developed—from early planning and logistics to artist relations and audience engagement. During the festival, they take on meaningful, hands-on roles in production, operations, artist services, competition management, hospitality, and event execution. After the festival concludes, interns participate in a structured debrief that encourages reflection, evaluation, and professional growth. 

NCF Krewe transforms classroom learning into real-world experience. Interns gain firsthand exposure to the professional arts industry by working alongside exceptional young musicians from leading conservatories and universities, communicating with artist managers and agents representing professional chamber ensembles, and learning how contracts, artist fees, and negotiations shape the business of the performing arts. They also build lasting relationships with nationally recognized chamber ensembles and New Orleans’ leading classical music presenters.