The Walden School Young Musicians Program (YMP) seeks creative young people (ages 9 through high school) interested in music, music improvisation, and music composition. Prior experience in music composition or improvisation is not necessary, although we do require that students have completed at least 1 year of private instrumental instruction.
Please note: while the April 6 Spring deadline has passed, The Walden School Young Musicians Program is still accepting applications.
The application requires that you complete and send to The Walden School the following:
- $60 non-refundable application fee
- Teacher Recommendation (form provided in application packet)
- Short personal statement / essay
- Completed Application Form
Additionally, you may also submit the following:
- Financial Aid Application and accompanying tax information
- Recordings, scores, samples of creative work, or other materials
request an application
On occasion, for students 11 and under, we are able to consider a 2- or 3-week session, although there is no guarantee that we are able to provide this program. Students who have reached their 12th birthday by July 1 are not eligible for a shorter session.
The Walden School does not offer a day-program option. All students must live on-campus in order to participate.
Tuition, Room & Board, and Financial Aid
The cost for tuition, room and board for the 2012 Session is $6,750. This fee covers all meals, housing, instruction, concerts, coachings & lessons, supervision, laundry and recreation fees. This amount does not include transportation to and from The Walden School.
52% of students in 2011 received some form of need-based financial aid, with award amounts ranging from $500 to $6,000. A completed financial aid application is required to be eligible for financial aid. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions regarding tuition and financial aid. The Walden School is committed to making the experience affordable and possible for deserving students.
