2024 GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS



THE WALDEN SCHOOL CREATIVE MUSICIANS RETREAT (CMR)
THE WALDEN SCHOOL CREATIVE MUSICIANS RETREAT (CMR)
The Walden School
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
All participants at the Creative Musicians Retreat (CMR) take classes, sing in chorus, attend improvisation workshops, hear concerts, and participate in Composers Forums. Courses include the Walden School Musicianship Course, seminars on Contemporary Topics, and courses in electronic music. Our Composer-in-Residence is on campus all week, moderating three Composers Forums, conducting master classes, and giving private composition lessons. Visit the website and social media channels to learn more about our artists-in-residence for 2024.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Forty-five composers, performers, teachers, choral singers, improvisers, and electronic musicians from around the world gather together with 15 dedicated faculty and inspiring artists-in-residence in an immersive, residential, and transformational music experience. Recent visiting artists include Amy Beth Kirsten, Marcos Balter, Lei Liang, International Contemporary Ensemble, and Mivos Quartet.
LOCATION
Dublin, New Hampshire
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical • Contemporary Classical • Jazz & Blues • Opera/Voice • Pop/Folk • World Music • Electronic Music • Composition • Pedagogy
ARTISTIC/MUSIC DIRECTOR
Caroline Mallonee, program director
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 18 and older; early-career musicians, more established professionals, and serious amateurs
DATES
June 15-23, 2024
COST To be announced
Cost details
The total tuition price for the 2023 Creative Musicians Retreat was $2,950. Pricing for 2024 has not yet been set; financial aid is available; check website for details
STUDENTS 45
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
D. J. Sparr, Thomas Colohan, Sam Pluta, Osnat Netzer, Alex Christie, Ren e Favand-See, D. J. Sparr, Caroline Mallonee
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2024, will this program consider taking COVID-related safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association, such as prescreening, ongoing screening/testing, and mitigation? Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
Caroline Mallonee, program director
7 Joost Avenue, Suite 204
San Francisco, CA 94131
UNITED STATES
415-587-8157
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