Applications are Open!

We invite you to join us in 2026 and look forward to receiving your application. We’re particularly interested in the reasons you would like to participate in the Conductors Retreat at Medomak.

The application deadline has been extended to April 1, 2026. Click here to review all fees and deadlines.

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There is limited private lodging in private cabins, or in private rooms in a two-room cabin. See the tuition page for associated fee. (Please note: We are not able to guarantee private housing. Housing decisions will be made after all requests are received, as there are usually more requests than spaces.)

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Resume*

Please attach a resume in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF or plain text format. Include the following: Current and Previous Positions, Education and Conducting Teachers, Guest Conducting (if any), Instrumental and/or Vocal Background.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 512 MB.

Essay*

Please submit a short (one page) essay in Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF or plain text format. Address the reasons you want to participate in the Conductors Retreat at Medomak, what you hope to accomplish, and how you can contribute to the positive experience of the Conductors Retreat community.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Scholarship Essay

The Conductors Retreat at Medomak is able to offer a limited number of partial need-based scholarships. To apply for a scholarship, submit an additional essay which includes your statement of need, and presents your your case for financial support. Though not a requirement, scholarship applicants may attach, or submit by mail, relevant documents that may be helpful to those who will be making scholarship decisions.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

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William Grant Still Scholarship

To apply for the William Grant Still Scholarship, which supports the participation of five Black conductors, please submit a statement of your aspirations and intentions as a conductor. What is important to you, and what do you intend to achieve through your work as a conductor? Though not a requirement, applicants may submit relevant documents that may be helpful to those who will be making scholarship decisions.

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB.

References

Please list the names of THREE references. Include titles, telephone number, and e-mail addresses. If possible, one should be a conductor.

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This article was last updated: December 5, 2023