The Walden School, Summer music education program in Dublin, New Hampshire
The Walden School is a summer music program in Dublin, New Hampshire, focused on composition and ensemble work. It offers courses for young people ages 9 to 18 and multi-day retreats for adult musicians.
The program began in 1972 and relocated to New Hampshire in 1983 to find a permanent home. This move established it as a residential summer program on the Dublin School campus.
The school allows young composers to hear their works performed by professional orchestras during the program. This direct experience of hearing one's own music played by skilled musicians shapes how participants think about composition.
The program runs for about 5 weeks for youth participants and shorter intensive sessions for adults. Most activities take place during the summer months.
The program attracts participants from many countries including Cyprus, Israel, Mexico, China, India, and Estonia. This global mix brings different musical traditions and perspectives into the classroom.
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