Eastman Leadership Bootcamp Admission and Scholarship Application Form

2025 Tuition Rate: $750

To be considered for Bootcamp or El Sistema scholarships, applicants must apply by March 1, 2025.

Final Application deadline is May 15, 2025 (no scholarship consideration)

Please note that the 2025 ELB is capped at 25 learners.

Partial and full scholarships are available to all applicants based on both merit and financial need!

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

Your Information

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Your Organization*

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Are you affilliated with an El Sistema organization and applying for an El Sistema Scholarship?*

Yes

Admission and Scholarship Application Materials

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 Bootcamp, and how will it help you achieve your career goals?*

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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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ESSAY QUESTION #3: In 250 words or less, describe your workplace and career experiences. Where have you found successes, and what has challenged you?*

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Recommender Information

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

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Recommender 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 accessibility or technology concerns that we can help address. If none, please type NA.*

What time zone will you be in during June 23-27, 2025?*

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

Permission and Advertising

Each accepted learner will receive a PDF directory with contact for all ELB attendees. The directory will include your name, city, state, organization, and email. Would you like to have your contact information included in the online attendee directory?*

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 organization

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 organization

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 Bootcamp? Please select all that apply.*

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