About the Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy
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The Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy at the UGA Summer Music Camp is designed to develop strong skills for music leadership by emphasizing Community Impact, Social-Emotional Growth, Self-Awareness, and Civic Engagement. During the week students will participate in a curriculum that will focus on the leadership skills listed above as well as ensemble rehearsals, instrument specific masterclasses, and applied study. Accepted applicants will attend the 2026 UGA Summer Music Camp as Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy Scholars with a full scholarship from the Gretsch Foundation.
The Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy open to 50 rising 10th - 12th grade students (guitar, bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic, band, orchestra, and piano) from the state of Georgia. Applicants will submit a registration application, audition, and a teacher reference form. Students from rural school districts and counties will be given priority. A list of rural school districts and counties in Georgia can be found here. A completed application consists of the following items and must be submitted by April 8, 2026:
Application DetailsThe student application includes basic information including name, school, instrument, and contact info. Additionally, the application includes a short questionnaire to be filled out by the student.
Audition Details & RequirementsThe audition recording should submitted as an unlisted YouTube video as part of the student's application form or by using the Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy audition submission form. Instructions on how to create an unlisted video can be found here.
Audition Requirements: All students should submit an audition that demonstrates their playing ability and interests. This can include the typical audition requirements used by GMEA (scales & etudes), solo works for your instrument, compositions written and performed by the applicant, or a combination of the above. Teacher RecommendationAll applicants will submit the name and contact information for a reference of their choice. The recommendation form will be emailed to that reference following receipt of the student's application. Please make sure to submit accurate contact information to ensure that the reference receives the recommendation form.
Tuition & FeesAll tuition and fees for the Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy will be covered by Gretsch Foundation. This includes housing, food, and all instruction (Classes, Rehearsals, Masterclasses, and Private Lesson) for the week.
Ensembles & Faculty
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June 7-11, 2026**April 8, 2026**
Application Deadline Extended Space is limited. May 13, 2026 Required Forms Due June 7, 2026 Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy Registration June 11, 2026 Final Concerts Application
Information Packet
Age Requirements
All Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy participants must be rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders.
Questions?
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Schedule of Events
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Below is a brief outline of the schedule Gretsch Musician Leadership Academy at the UGA Summer Music Camp. The outline illustrates the class periods particularly for the band, orchestra, and chorus students. Pianists and guitarists will follow a similar class schedule, but will have classes instead of large ensemble rehearsals.
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Apply Now
We can't wait to have you on board for this summer's experience! Apply online using the links below. The entire application, including required forms and fees, must be submitted by the deadline.
Required Forms
Safety first! As a part of your application, we will need the consent of your parent or guardian, and some other important details required by UGA policy. Please complete and submit all the documents in the online link below.
