Thank you for your interest in The Walden School Young Musicians Program and The Walden School Creative Musicians Retreat.
Information about each program is provided below. Application materials for both programs will be available in mid-October. You can contact us with questions at applicants@waldenschool.org or at (415) 587-8157. You can also stay in touch with Walden by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and hear music from past Walden programs on our Bandcamp page.
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The Walden School Young Musicians Program (YMP), for musically inclined students ages 9-18, is a 5-week summer camp (with a 3-week option for students who have not yet completed 8th grade) focused on musicianship training, composition, improvisation, choral singing, outdoor recreation, and creative community-building. This year’s YMP dates are June 27-August 2, 2026, in Dublin, New Hampshire.
YMP Frequently Asked Questions
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The Walden School Creative Musicians Retreat (CMR), for adult musical professionals, teachers, students and amateurs (ages 18+), is a 9 day retreat with diverse programming, including seminars, workshops, composers forums, concerts, chorus, and more. This year’s CMR dates are June 13-21, 2026, in Dublin, New Hampshire.