Composers Forum II (Young Musicians Program)
Performances of works by Young Musicians Program students, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty
Composers Forum I (Young Musicians Program)
Performances of works by Young Musicians Program students, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty
Composers Forum III (Creative Musicians Retreat)
Performances of works by Creative Musicians Retreat participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty
Composers Forum II (Creative Musicians Retreat)
Performances of works by Creative Musicians Retreat participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty
Composers Forum I (Creative Musicians Retreat)
Performances of works by Creative Musicians Retreat participants, with audience discussion moderated by program faculty
Summer Programs 2015 Spring Application Deadline
The spring application deadline for our 2015 Summer Programs is right around the corner, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Young Musicians Program – June 27-August 2, 2014 (5-week camp for creative musicians,ages 9-18 (pre-college))
For more information, write to us at: students@waldenschool.org.
Creative Musicians Retreat - June 13-21, 2015 (1-week festival for creative musicians, ages 18+)
For more information, write to us at: retreat@waldenschool.org.
Complete this form to request an application.
Summer Programs 2015 Winter Application Deadline
The winter application deadline for our 2015 Summer Programs is fast approaching, and we look forward to receiving your application.
Young Musicians Program – June 27-August 2, 2014 (5-week camp for creative musicians,ages 9-18 (pre-college))
For more information, write to us at: students@waldenschool.org.
Creative Musicians Retreat - June 13-21, 2015 (1-week festival for creative musicians, ages 18+)
For more information, write to us at: retreat@waldenschool.org.
Complete this form to request an application.
Festival Week Composers Forum III
FREE and Open to the Public
Join us for an evening of new works by Walden students from all over the world, moderated by composer-in-residence Nathaniel Stookey.
During Composers Forums, students present their improvisational or compositional works in a concert setting. Works are performed by students, faculty, or visiting artists. Forums are overseen by an independent moderator who leads a discussion of each piece with students, faculty, and the audience. Students receive constructive feedback as a springboard toward further work either on the piece at hand or future pieces. Forums are designed for the beginner as well as the advanced student, and are greatly beneficial to both. The emphasis on creative work at Walden is on process over product, and Forums provide a unique opportunity for musical and personal growth. Moderators are faculty members or recognized composers and performers in the music world outside of Walden. Past forum moderators have included Samuel Adler, Thomas Benjamin, Martin Bresnick, Earle Brown, Andrea Clearfield, Randolph Coleman, James Freeman, Adolphus Hailstork, George Lewis, Eugene O’Brien, Russell Pinkston, Philip Rosenberg, Allan Schindler, Alex Shapiro, Bright Sheng, John Weaver, and Chen Yi, among others.
Festival Week Composers Forum II
FREE and Open to the Public
Join us for an evening of new works by Walden students from all over the world, moderated by composer-in-residence Nathaniel Stookey.
During Composers Forums, students present their improvisational or compositional works in a concert setting. Works are performed by students, faculty, or visiting artists. Forums are overseen by an independent moderator who leads a discussion of each piece with students, faculty, and the audience. Students receive constructive feedback as a springboard toward further work either on the piece at hand or future pieces. Forums are designed for the beginner as well as the advanced student, and are greatly beneficial to both. The emphasis on creative work at Walden is on process over product, and Forums provide a unique opportunity for musical and personal growth. Moderators are faculty members or recognized composers and performers in the music world outside of Walden. Past forum moderators have included Samuel Adler, Thomas Benjamin, Martin Bresnick, Earle Brown, Andrea Clearfield, Randolph Coleman, James Freeman, Adolphus Hailstork, George Lewis, Eugene O’Brien, Russell Pinkston, Philip Rosenberg, Allan Schindler, Alex Shapiro, Bright Sheng, John Weaver, and Chen Yi, among others.