Eastman Leadership Academy Application Form – Institute for Music Leadership

Applications for the 2025 Eastman Leadership Academy are due by March 31, 2025. All applicants should notified of their status by April 15. Please note that the 2025 ELA is capped at 25 students.

Please contact Jeff Dunn with any additional questions or for application assistance.

Your Information

Name*

Prefix First Middle Last Suffix

Pronouns

Your Mailing Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

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Phone*

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Work Phone

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Other

Application Materials

(Please list post-secondary education, up to three programs, starting with your most recent)

Current/Most Recent Institution*

Please enter your current or most recent school here first.

Degree / Major*

E.G. BM in Classical Flute

Year of Graduation*

If you have not yet graduated, please put your anticipated graduation year.

Do you need to add an additional school?*

Yes

RÉSUMÉ*

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB.

Upload a PDF of current resume. A competitive resume will highlight leadership and arts administrative experience. A resume of just performances and masterclasses will not be accepted.

ESSAY QUESTION #1: In 250 words or less, describe your career ambitions. What experience or knowledge do you hope to gain from the Eastman Leadership Academy, and how will it help you achieve your career goals?*

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB.

Please upload a PDF of your response. Please do not attach a Word, Pages, or other document in this field.

ESSAY QUESTION #2: In 250 words or less, describe your philosophy of leadership. What are the key traits of an effective musical leader in the 21st century?*

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Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB.

Please upload a PDF of your response. Please do not attach a Word, Pages, or other document in this field.

Recommender Information

* You must contact and direct your reference to submit a letter of recommendation electronically to jdunn@esm.rochester.edu

Name*

Prefix First Last

Recommender Email*

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Technological Considerations

In order to participate in our virtual sessions, attendees must have access to a computer, tablet, or mobile device, as well as a reliable internet or wifi connection. Please let us know if you have any technology concerns that we can help address.

Please type any technology concerns here.*

What time zone will you be in during June 9-13, 2025?*

Please include what time zone you will be in during the Academy. Please note that the Academy times are listed in Eastern time; the Academy schedule cannot be changed.

Permission and Advertising

Each accepted student will receive a PDF directory with contact for all ELA attendees. The directory will include your name, city, state, school, and email. Would you like your information included in this list?*

Yes

Yes, but I’d like some information removed. (Enter which details you’d like removed in the box that appears below).

I give the Eastman School of Music permission to use my photo for future marketing purposes (e.g. brochures, website, news releases, etc.).*

Yes, you can use my photo, name, and school

Yes, you can use my photo and name only

Yes, you can use my photo only

No, I do not want my photo used

I give the Eastman School of Music permission to use my testimonial for future marketing purposes (e.g. brochures, website, news releases, etc.).*

Yes, and you can attribute my name and school

Yes, and you can attribute my name only

Yes, but please make me anonymous

No, I do not want to publicly share my testimonial

How did you hear about the Eastman Leadership Academy? Please select all that apply.*

Email blast (from CMS, Musical America, etc.)

At a college fair of trade show

From a colleague

Web search

Direct mailing

Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

From an IML staff member

Other

Participation Agreement

If I am accepted into the Eastman Leadership Academy, I acknowledge that I will receive a full-tuition scholarship sponsored by Yamaha to participate. In order to receive a waiver on the tuition, I understand that I am expected to attend all ELA sessions for the full duration of the program. If I am absent from any of the events without prior approval or coordination, I understand my scholarship and the offer to participate in the Academy can be revoked.

Checking this box signifies that you have read the above statement and have acknowledged and accepted the terms of the agreement.*

I accept the terms

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