Your commitment to sharing Walden with others is critical to our continued success. Thank you!

WELCOME

Our Ambassador Portal is intended to provide all of the most up-to-date program information and essentials for spreading the word about the Young Musicians Program, as well as tools for connecting our team with prospective students. Here are some ways you can use this page:

  • Find handy and accurate information about the upcoming Young Musicians Program to aid your recruitment efforts.
  • Personalize sample email copy to reach out to educators, organizations, and prospective students.
  • Download digital brochures and other media to include in communications.
  • Request print poster brochures to share with prospective students and colleagues, or to display at your institution.
  • Share information about prospective applicants, teachers, and organizations that Walden might get in touch with.

Should you have any questions, you can reach us at applicants@waldenschool.org.

ESSENTIALS

Application Deadlines

Early: December 15, 2023
Winter: February 1, 2024
Spring: April 15, 2024

2024 Program Dates

Young Musicians Program 2024: June 29–August 4
****We also offer the option for students who have not yet completed 8th grade to attend for the first three weeks, June 29-July 21. ****

Walden Facts

Location: Situated on 365 acres in Dublin, NH in the Monadnock Region

Curriculum: All students take courses in composition, musicianship, an enrichment/specialty course, and chorus, as well as attend and perform in weekly concerts and composers forums.

History: Founded in 1972

Community Size: 55 students, 20 residential faculty and staff

Faculty/Staff : Student ratio: 3:1

Average Class Size: 3-6 students

Age Range: 9 – 18

3-week Criteria: option available for students who have not yet completed 8th grade (younger students may also apply to attend the 5-week program).

Recreation: Weekly hikes, and daily organized games, sports, swimming, and art and crafts.

Tuition, Room & Board

  • $9,700 for 5-weeks
  • $6,500 for 3-weeks

Includes all instruction, supervision, recreation, room & board.

Travel to/from Walden’s campus in Dublin, New Hampshire, is not included.

Financial Aid

Last summer, approximately 40% of students received need-based financial aid, with award amounts ranging from 10-90%. The completed financial aid application and 2023 tax documentation are required to be eligible. 

All admitted students, regardless of financial aid application status, are eligible to request an interest-free payment installment plan. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions regarding tuition and financial aid. The Walden School is committed to making this extraordinary experience affordable and possible for deserving students.

Application Requirements

First step for applicants: request an application at waldenschool.org/apply

Applicants should complete the following:

    • YMP Application Form (online)
    • Teacher Recommendation Form (to be given to recommender and returned by the recommender to Walden)
    • Short personal statement and parent/guardian statements (these are part of the online application)
    • Submit the $55 Application Fee (non-refundable)
    • Optional: Financial Aid application and Accompanying Tax Information
    • Optional: Applicants may submit recordings, scores, samples of creative work, etc. along with application

FAQs

We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our Frequently Asked Questions for the Young Musicians Program by clicking below:

https://waldenschool.org/young-musicians-program/frequently-asked-questions/

PRINT RESOURCES

Complete the form below to request printed materials. Walden staff will be in touch to confirm logistics. Please be sure to explore the digital media available under Digital Outreach as well.

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DIGITAL OUTREACH

Emails

Personalize the sample copy provided to guide introductions and conversations about Walden. A gallery of images and other media is also available to help bring your communications to life!

SAMPLE COPY
Teachers/Administrators/Industry Professionals

Dear ________,

I hope this message finds you well! My name is ___________.  I’m writing to you today to tell you about The Walden School Young Musicians Program. The Young Musicians Program (YMP) is a music summer camp for school-aged students (9-18) in Dublin, New Hampshire focusing on composition, musicianship, and choral singing. I’m writing in the hopes that you or young musicians that you work with might be interested in learning more about what Walden offers. Additional details can be found in the attached brochure. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

Prospective Students

Dear _______,

I hope this message finds you well! My name is _________. I’m writing to you today to tell you about The Walden School Young Musicians Program. The Young Musicians Program (YMP) is a music summer camp for school-aged students (9-18) in Dublin, New Hampshire focusing on composition, musicianship, and choral singing. Walden is currently accepting applications for summer, 2023, and I thought you might be interested in learning more. Additional details can be found in the attached brochure. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

Families of Prospective Students

Dear _________,

I hope this message finds you well! My name is _________. I’m writing to you today to tell you about The Walden School Young Musicians Program. The Young Musicians Program (YMP) is a music summer camp for school-aged students (9-18) in Dublin, New Hampshire focusing on composition, musicianship, and choral singing. Walden is currently accepting applications for summer 2024, and I’m writing as I believe (child’s name) might enjoy what the program offers. Additional details can be found in the attached brochure. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to learn more.

GALLERY

 

REFERRALS

You are invited to report the contact information of prospective students who may be interested in Walden, as well as organizations and educators the Walden might connect with for recruitment. 

WALDEN CONTACTS

Office Locations

San Francisco
(year round)

7 Joost Avenue, Suite 204
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 587-8157
New Hampshire
(summer only)

P.O. Box 432
Dublin, NH 03444
(603) 563-8212

Leadership

 

Name City Email Role(s)
Seth Brenzel               San Francisco, CA sbrenzel@waldenschool.org Program Director, Young Musicians Program
Alex Christie Charlottesville, VA achristie@waldenschool.org Director of Electronic Music
Kittie Cooper Vancouver, BC kittiemcooper@gmail.com Director of Composers Forums
Cara Haxo Waite Hill, OH chaxo91@gmail.com Academic Dean
Michael Kropf Detroit, MI michaelkropfmusic@gmail.com Academic Dean
Carrie Mallonee Buffalo, NY cmallonee@waldenschool.org Program Director, Creative Musicians Retreat
Sammi Stone Waterford, CT sstone@waldenschool.org Director of Operations