Apply for the 2027 Wintergreen Music LEAD Cooperative

Applications open november 1

APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • November 1, 2026: Applications Open

  • March 1, 2027: Application Deadline

    • Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed as positions are available.

  • March 15, 2027: Admission decisions sent via Acceptd portal

AUDITIONS & RECORDINGS

Applicants for all programs except Arts Administration will be required to upload recordings via GetAcceptd.com. Please see each individual program page for details.

FEES

  • Application Fees: $65 on or before March 1

  • Deposit: $200, non-refundable deposit. This holds your spot in the LEAD Cooperative and supports Festival operations.

    *Arts Administration Fellows are not responsible for the $200 deposit.

  • Tuition: Tuition is FREE for all programs, with the exception of a $200 non-refundable deposit. 

  • Room and Board: Students are responsible for securing their own housing and food for the duration of the program. A list of local AirB&B and VRBO options will be provided upon acceptance notification. There will be options for students to stay in houses/apartments together or on their own. Housing options can range from $400-$800 per week depending on how many people you choose to live with.

    *Arts Administration Fellows are not responsible for housing.

Applications open november 1

Please do not hesitate to contact our Education Manager, Brenna Wiinanen, ‪if you have any questions (bwiinanen@wintergreenmusic.org).