Part school, part camp, and part festival, the Young Musicians Program (YMP) convenes each summer for five weeks in the beautiful Monadnock region in Dublin, New Hampshire. Through rigorous and innovative daily instruction, students hone their musical and creative skills within a supportive community of like-minded peers and mentors, with a goal of improvising and composing original works.

All students will have at least one work performed by a combination of professional, visiting performers, faculty/staff members, and advanced student instrumentalists. Everyone, including all faculty, staff, and students, sing in chorus daily and perform a concert together at the end of the session. Open Mic nights, weekly hikes and dances, and fun recreational activities balance out the immersive, inspiring music education that is the hallmark of a Walden summer.

From a kid’s first inspirations at the piano to a composer’s honed instinct, students of all kinds come to Walden (and return) to immerse themselves in a summer of quality mentorship, musical exploration, and lifelong artistic community. Recent visiting artists: Marcos Balter, International Contemporary Ensemble, Hub New Music, Lisa Bielawa

Dublin, NH

Classical • Contemporary Classical • Jazz & Blues • Opera/Voice • Pop/Folk • World Music • Electronic Music

Seth Brenzel, executive director

9 to 18, beginners to advanced; all instruments

June 25 - July 31, 2022

STUDENTS 50 to 60

TEACHERS 12 to 15

If needed for Summer 2022, will this program consider taking COVID-related safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association, such as prescreening, ongoing screening/testing, and mitigation? Yes

7 Joost Avenue

Suite 204

San Francisco, CA 94131

UNITED STATES

415-587-8157