Talent Development Program Application 2026-2028

Talent Development Program Application: 2026-2028 Cohort

All materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, June 12th.

Recommendation letters should be submitted directly by the recommenders through the Teacher Recommendation Form: https://bit.ly/TDP-TRF
Student Information
Student Name

First NameLast Name
Student Email
example@example.com
Student Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Instrument
Total Years of Study
DCYOP Spring 2026 Orchestra
Total Semesters in DCYOP
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Primary Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Primary Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Add a Second Parent/Guardian:
Parent/Guardian #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian #2 Email
example@example.com
School and Teacher Information
School Name
Fall 2026 Grade Level
School Music Director Name
Private Teacher (if you have one)
Private Teacher Email
example@example.com
Financial Information

For families that align with the 2026-2027 TDP Family Income Guidelines for financial assistance, please submit your 2025 1040-Form to our Tuition Assistance Form. You may cover social security numbers, but the student's name, the household income, and the number of dependents must be visible.

We also accept proof of TANF, SNAP, and SSI, but the student's name must be on the form.

Below are the 2026-2027 TDP Family Income Guidelines:

Household Size	2	3	4	5	6
Family Income	Below $51,936	Below $65,568	Below $79,200	Below $92,832	Below $106,464

Click here to access our Tuition Assistance Form.

I plan on submitting materials for the financial based scholarship.
Video Submissions

(Performance Video & Video Essay)
Please upload your videos to YouTube as unlisted videos.

Videos that are kept on private setting will not be viewable and cannot be considered.
Performance Video

Record yourself performing two excerpts:
1. One that is of a faster tempo and showcases technical abilities
2. One that is slower, melodic, and showcases expressive abilities
Paste link to performance video here:
Video Essay

Please record yourself answering the following questions:
- Why do you want to be in the Talent Development Program? How would you use these opportunities?
  - For Returning TDP Student Only: How has being in the Talent Development Program helped you grow as a musician? Why do you still want to continue in the program?
- What is your favorite piece of music that you’ve played and why?
- What is your favorite part of DCYOP and why?
The video should not exceed 4 minutes in length.
Paste link to video essay here:
Any other information you'd like to include?
Should be Empty:

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

School and Teacher Information

Financial Information

Video Submissions