GLOBAL MUSICIAN WORKSHOP

GMW BOSTON

AUGUST 17-22, 2026

NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY • BOSTON, MA

Deadline to Apply: Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

GMW HANGZHOU

JULY 26-AUGUST 1, 2026

ZHEJIANG CONSERVATORY • HANGZHOU, CHINA

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm ET

FEES FOR GMW BOSTON:

We strongly recommend living on-campus as this promotes community among GMW participants. Late-night jam sessions will also take place at the residence hall and will conclude at midnight.

To ensure consistency with program operations, all participants are required to purchase the meal plan. NEC dining will accommodate all dietary needs and restrictions. Please note that opting out of meals will not be possible this year

Meals & Tuition Fee: $1,440.00

Covers dinner on August 16, plus three meals per day for August 17 through 22, and breakfast on August 23. By selecting this option, you agree to make your own lodging arrangements off-campus.

Single Occupancy Lodging, Meals & Tuition (optional): $2,400.00

Including the meal plan above, this also covers seven nights at the New England Conservatory's state-of-the-art residence hall, checking in on August 16 and checking out on August 23, 2026. Bed linens and one pillow will be provided. Rooms are single occupancy with shared bathrooms on each floor.

Double Occupancy Lodging, Meals & Tuition (optional): $2,230.00

Including the meal plan above, this also covers seven nights at the New England Conservatory's state-of-the-art residence hall, checking in on August 16 and checking out on August 23, 2026. Bed linens and pillows will be provided. Rooms are double occupancy with shared bathrooms on each floor.

FEES FOR GMW HANGZHOU:

NEW APPLICANTS

Tuition/Lodging/Meals: $2,100
Lodging includes seven nights at the state of the art Zhejiang Conservatory of Music campus hotel, checking in on July 25 and checking out on August 1, 2026. Meals include dinner on July 25, three meals per day for July 26 through August 31, and breakfast on August 1.

RETURNING APPLICANTS

Tuition/Lodging/Meals: $1,950 
Lodging includes seven nights at the state of the art Zhejiang Conservatory of Music campus hotel, checking in on July 25 and checking out on August 1, 2026. Meals include dinner on July 25, three meals per day for July 26 through August 31, and breakfast on August 1.

Payments are due by June 15, 2026. A confirmation email and payment form will be sent to participants that are accepted into the program.