Intern Alumni
Testimonials
“As an intern for the Ojai Music Festival, you become a messenger for the organization’s purpose: to dare the audience to be innovative listeners of new music. The office staff and other interns become your mentors and family for the duration of your internship experience. Working with like-minded people creates the perfect atmosphere for discussion and pushes you to be your best creative self.”
Emily Persinko, San Diego State University, Ojai Alum 2016-2018
“I had an incredible experience as an intern and got a first-hand look at
Jonathan Bergeron, University of California Santa Barbara, Production Fellow 2021
what life as a stage manager and concert producer is like, and knew exactly
what I wanted to do as a career! Shortly after the internship, using the skills
I gained and my experience working with high-level artists, I secured several
professional stage managing and artist liaison gigs in Santa Barbara. After
graduating, I secured a position at Pacific Symphony in Irvine, CA, working as
a production manager in their Youth Ensembles program. I am also grateful to
have returned to Ojai every year since as a permanent member of the production
team! The skills I picked up from my time at Ojai have been a huge influence on
my professional career and I am forever grateful for that opportunity!”
“If you want to grow your interpersonal skills, understand the music industry, and
Genna Eberhard, Westmont College, Intern Alum 2024 & 2025
learn more about contemporary music, this is a really great experience.”
“Traveling from the other side of the country, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived in Ojai. My expectations were far exceeded as I was welcomed by the kindest and most embracing community, one that puts music and the arts at the very center of their lives. In just two short weeks, I made friendships that I know will last a lifetime, all while growing my skills in ways that will stay with me as I begin my career. Beyond the festival, Ojai taught me so much about connection, community, and myself, and I look forward to the day I can come back.“
Christian Galoppe, Kennesaw State University, Intern Alum, 2025
“It is exciting to see modern music and a large audience interested in new things.
Quinn Rosenberg, Tufts University, Intern Alum 2024 & 2025
I enjoyed hearing such versatile musicians. Nice balance of density of events. I learned so much!”
“The Ojai Music Festival was an amazing experience. I met great people, listened to fabulous music, and learned about the ins and outs of putting on a music festival. Having a team of interns to hang out with throughout the days was a bonus highlight of my experience. All of the people working with OMF were kindhearted and nice. This experience was extremely rewarding. I learned a lot while I interned at the Ojai Music Festival and can’t wait for next year!!”
Lizzy Tepaske, University of California Santa Barbara, Ojai Alum 2021
Colleges Attended
- Baylor University
- Berklee College of Music
- Boston College
- Boston Conservatory at Berklee
- California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
- California Lutheran University
- California State University, Long Beach
- California State University, San Diego
- Columbia University
- Georgia State University
- University of Indiana, Bloomington
- Manhattan School of Music
- Oberlin College
- Occidental College
- Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins
- Point Park University
- Rice University
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Thomas Aquinas College
- Tufts University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of California, Santa Barbara
- University of Kansas
- University of Puget Sound
- University of Redlands
- Westmont College
- Wheaton College