2027 SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
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The Walden School Creative Musicians Retreat
The Walden School
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Participants at the Creative Musicians Retreat (CMR) take classes, sing in chorus, attend improvisation workshops, hear concerts, and participate in Composers Forums. Classes include musicianship, pedagogy, contemporary topics seminars, and electronic music. The Composer-in-Residence is on campus all week, moderating three Composers Forums, conducting master classes, and giving private lessons.
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 Nicole Mitchell, Paula Matthusen, Ensemble Dal Niente, International Contemporary Ensemble, and David Friend.
LOCATION
New England location, to be announced; see website for details
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical • Contemporary Classical • Jazz & Blues • Opera/Voice • Pop/Folk • World Music • Electronic Music • Composition • Pedagogy
AGE & LEVEL
Ages 18 and older; early-career musicians, more established professionals, and serious amateurs
DATES
2027 dates to be announced; check website for details
COST To be announced
Cost details
See website for details; financial aid is available.
STUDENTS 45
TEACHERS 15
Featured Teachers
Recent teachers include: Michael Ballard, Stephen David Beck, Alex Christie, Renée Favand-See, Caroline Mallonee, Osnat Netzer, Loretta Notareschi, Sam Pluta, D. J. Sparr
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Caroline Mallonee
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2027, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association?
Yes
CONTACT INFORMATION
7 Joost Avenue, Suite 204
San Francisco, CA 94131
UNITED STATES
415-587-8157
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