“Interning with fivebyfive was an incredibly rewarding experience which left me feeling empowered to pursue my own professional goals. I assisted with various aspects of running this young non-profit arts organization, including concert production, website construction, audio and video editing, marketing, grant editing, researching performance opportunities, and organizing documents. In attending multiple concerts, I saw the positive impact fivebyfive has on the Rochester community, a process to which I was proud to contribute.”

“Working with fivebyfive transformed the way I view music. This internship not only showed me how small nonprofits work, but also taught me how to put on concerts that are relevant to my community, understanding my audiences’ needs and building relationships with them. fivebyfive is an amazing ensemble and spending a semester with them gave me motivation to pursue my own career in new music!”

“Interning with fivebyfive taught me what interdisciplinary concertizing entails, while also helping me hone my communication, video editing, and audience relations skills. The innovation I witnessed this semester has motivated me to explore what I am curious about in music, which includes new music and more.”