Leadership Music Class of 2027 Application
Please review our tentative program dates, absentee policy, cell phone policy, program costs & post graduation requirements below. Then, scroll to the bottom of the page to submit your application!
Tentative Program Dates for Class of 2027
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES 3 TUESDAY PROGRAM DAYS, 3 FRIDAY PROGRAM DAYS, AND 2 TWO-DAY RETREATS (OPENING & CLOSING), EACH WITH A SINGLE OVERNIGHT STAY ON THURSDAY
PLEASE NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ATTENDING THE 8 PROGRAM DAYS, CLASS MEMBERS WORK IN STUDY GROUPS OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM DAYS AND PRESENT A REPORT AT CLOSING RETREAT.
IF SELECTED TO THE CLASS OF 2027, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMMIT TO THE FULL PROGRAM YEAR. THE 2026-2027 PROGRAM DATES AND LEADERSHIP MUSIC’S ABSENTEE POLICY ARE OUTLINED.
Orientation and Welcome Reception for the Class of 2027:
Wednesday, Oct 6, 2026
Orientation 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Alumni Welcome Reception for the Class of 2027 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Opening Retreat
THURSDAY/FRIDAY
Oct. 8-9, 2026 7:00am Thurs. – 5:00pm Fri
Songwriting / Publishing
FRIDAY Nov. 6, 2026 7:00am – 7:30pm
Artist
TUESDAY Dec. 8, 2026 7:00am – 7:30pm
Live Music
TUESDAY Jan. 12, 2027 7:00am – 7:30pm
Production
FRIDAY Feb. 12, 2027
Record Company
TUESDAY March 16, 2027 7:00am – 7:30pm
Media
FRIDAY April 9, 2027 7:00am – 7:30pm
Closing Retreat Weekend
THURSDAY/FRIDAY May 6-7, 2027 7:00am Thurs.– 5:00pm Fri
Leadership Music Program Absentee Policy:
Although Leadership Music encourages participants not to miss any part of a program day, it is understood that absences may be necessary due to extreme circumstances. The Leadership Music Program absentee policy was created to address these extreme circumstances. Each participant is permitted to miss a maximum of 1 regular program day or the equivalent of 12 hours due to extreme circumstances, except for Opening and Closing Retreat. No portion of Opening and Closing Retreat may be missed. Extreme circumstances are defined as unavoidable misses that may be family, job, or health related. The Leadership Music program should not be entered into without the commitment of the applicant and the applicant’s employer.
Leadership Music Cell Phone Policy:
To ensure participants are fully engaged and respectful of the process, the speakers and their classmates, all devices must be turned off all day, except for one 5-minute break, guaranteed during each program day, when devices are allowed. We recommend supervisors, co-workers, family, and friends be advised of this policy. For emergency situations, Leadership Music provides all class members with staff cell phone numbers where they may be contacted during a program day. These devices are kept on all day.
Leadership Music Program Costs:
If accepted into Leadership Music program, you will be invoiced the non-refundable tuition fee of $1,750, which is due in August and covers all costs related to the program, including meals and Friday overnight retreats. If your participation in the program requires travel to Nashville, Leadership Music is not responsible for paying any cost related to travel, including air, hotel accommodations, or ground transportation outside of the program day. The inability to pay tuition should not discourage any applicant from applying for or accepting the invitation to join the class. Please contact the Leadership Music office for more information regarding tuition assistance.
Post Graduation Requirements:
Upon completion of the program, it is a requirement of the graduating class to help lead and plan one program day for the next cohort.