BMI Songwriting Workshop Application 2026

BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop

Songwriting Workshop Application
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
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Phone Number*
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If you are looking for the Bookwriting Workshop application, you can find it here.
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composerlyricistboth composer and lyricist
Collaboration is an important element of the First Year of the Songwriting Workshop. Those who apply as composer and lyricist are often asked to focus on one or the other for the first year of the workshop.

Submission Materials

All documents must be PDFs. Use of AI is not allowed.
Lyrics*

PDF only.
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Lyric Samples

Please submit three lyrics you have written. This may be done as one PDF or as three individual PDFs.

The songs should demonstrate variety: preferably one up-tempo song, one comedy song and one ballad.
Scores*

PDF only.
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Score Samples

Please submit scores for three songs. (Piano/Vocal scores are preferred, but lead sheets are acceptable. If the songs have lyrics, make sure the lyrics are included.)

The songs should demonstrate variety: preferably one up-tempo song, one comedy song and one ballad.
Recordings*

MP3 or M4A only.
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Recordings

Please submit recordings of your three songs as MP3 files.
Bio or Résumé*

PDF only.
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Bio/Résumé

Provide a bio or résumé detailing any academic or professional experience, particularly as it pertains to writing or the theatre.

About You

Use of AI is not allowed.
How did you hear about the Workshop? If someone told you about it, be sure to mention their name.*

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What are your goals in applying for this Workshop?*

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Is there anything else you’d like us to know about you, your writing or your application? We welcome any information regarding your personal background, lived experience, or the specific perspectives you bring to your work.

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Are you currently a resident of the New York City area?*

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Writers in the BMI Workshop must live near enough to New York City to be able to easily commute to lower Manhattan at least twice a week.
In which city/state or, if not the United States, in which country do you currently live?*
If you are accepted to the Workshop, will you be able to move to the New York City area?*

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Applicants will be notified by August 15 whether they will be invited to an audition. Auditions for the Songwriting Workshop will be held in person in early September.

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