The application cycle is currently OPEN!

You will be applying for the 2026-2027 concert season. The residency dates will be March 16-21, 2027 (residency begins on 3/16 if concert is on Saturday and on 3/17 if concert is on Sunday) OR April 13-18, 2027 (residency begins on 4/13 if concert is on Saturday and on 4/14 if concert is on Sunday). First place winner will be allowed first choice of dates. These dates cannot be moved or deferred.

The upcoming deadline for applications is Friday, November 14, 2025 at midnight EST.

Finalists will be required to attend and give an online Zoom presentation on Friday, December 12, 2025 between 10-11:30 AM EST.

Please ensure your application reaches us by the deadline. Any applications that are incomplete or received beyond this date will not be reviewed. There is no cost to apply. If selected, the residency fee is an all-inclusive maximum of $2,500, which may be partially waived based on proof of need.

Application Form

Please fill out the form below to apply, you will need the following:

Name of Youth Orchestra

Youth Orchestra Address

Phone Number

Name of Youth Orchestra Artistic/Administrative/Executive Director or equivalent

Best Email for Contact

Youth Orchestra Website

Please provide a diversity and inclusion statement as it would relate to the residency if selected [up to 400 words]

How do you envision and what are your hopes for the outcome of the residency in short and long terms? [up to 400 words]

What is the annual budget of your Youth Orchestra?

Please provide working links to the financial / accounting statements for the youth orchestra budget for the past 3 years (via Google Drive, Dropbox, or the like)

Please provide a working link to a letter of recommendation (as requested on the Eligibility & Guidelines Page)

Where did you hear about us?

We attest that our youth orchestra (or parent adult orchestra) is an active member in good standing with the League of American Orchestras

Should we be selected for the program, we understand and agree to the terms of the residency as listed on Eligibility & Guidelines

The upcoming deadline for applications is Friday, November 14, 2025 at midnight EST. Finalists will be required to attend and give an online Zoom presentation on Friday, December 12, 2025 between 10-11:30 AM EST.

Please ensure your application reaches us by the deadline. Any applications that are incomplete or received beyond this date will not be reviewed. There is no cost to apply. If selected, the residency fee is an all-inclusive maximum of $2,500, which may be partially waived based on proof of need.

Application Form

The upcoming deadline for applications is Friday, November 14, 2025 at midnight EST.

Finalists will be required to attend and give an online Zoom presentation on Friday, December 12, 2025 between 10-11:30 AM EST.