Welcome and Applicant Information
THE WALDEN SCHOOL
2026 Young Musicians Program
June 27-August 2
Dublin School, Dublin, New Hampshire
June 27-August 2
Dublin School, Dublin, New Hampshire
*We also offer the option for a limited number of students, who have not yet completed 8th grade, to apply to attend for the first three weeks of the program, June 27-July 19
Applications still being accepted - limited spots remain!
Application for Admission
In addition to short answer questions about you, your interests, and your musical background, the following items will be requested on this application.
- Teacher Recommendation
- Applicant personal statement
- Parent/Guardian statements
- Optional supplementary materials
More information about the Teacher Recommendation, including the form to download and give to the recommender, is provided at the following "How to Apply" link, as well as in the application. Download and print complete application instructions here: YMP 2026 How to Apply
We recommend reviewing the requirements, preparing the applicant personal statement, parent/guardian statements, and supplementary materials in advance, and then completing this online application.
Note: Returning applicants (students who have already attended YMP) are not required to submit a teacher recommendation, essay, or parent statements.
The application for admission must be completed by the student and a parent or guardian together.
Complete information about program fees and deadlines can be found below. If you are applying for any Financial Aid - including the Lance Reddick Scholarship which provides full scholarships for the 5-week program - please submit a financial aid application.
Contact us at applicants@waldenschool.org with questions about your application, and visit https://waldenschool.org/young-musicians-program/ to learn more about YMP.