Music Application | Recanati-Kaplan Gifted and Talented Program | Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts

Thank you for applying to the Recanati-Kaplan Music Program! This application includes 4 parts: applicant information, parent/guardian and student short answer question, reference contact information, and video submission of two contrasting pieces. Please complete all sections of this application. Select students will be invited for a live audition and interview. Those invited to a live audition will be asked to complete all requirements listed for their specialty.

Please complete all sections of this application (indicate “N/A” if a question does not apply to you).

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Student First Name*:

Student Last Name*:

Phone*:

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Email*:

Date of Birth*:

Age*:

School*:

Grade in 2025/26*:

Address Line 1*:

Address Line 2:

City*:

State*:

Zip Code*:

Parent/Guardian First Name*:

Parent/Guardian Last Name*:

Parent/Guardian Phone*:

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Parent/Guardian Email*:

First-Choice Specialty (e.g., guitar, piano, voice, etc.)*:

Second-Choice Specialty (e.g., another instrument, composition, etc.):

For parent/guardian*:

Please describe the applicant’s experience with their chosen artistic discipline. Where has the applicant studied and for how long? This may include public or private school education and/or enrollment in after-school programs, camps, etc. (Please feel free to copy and paste from a word document.)

For students*:

Please enter one-page statement describing why you would like to participate in this program. (Please feel free to copy and paste from a word document.)

Please provide us with the name and number of a reference who is familiar with your interests and experience in your chosen discipline.

Reference Name*:

Reference Email:

How did you hear about the Recanati-Kaplan Program for Excellence in the Arts?*:

Show us Your Work:

Record and submit two contrasting pieces which best demonstrate your ability. Upload the video to YouTube, Vimeo or other video hosting platform then copy and paste the URL and password (if applicable), in the field below. (If you like, you may record your video after submitting your application and email it to us. Please write “2025/26 Recanati-Kaplan Music Application Video” in the subject line).

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Recanati-Kaplan 2025/26 Music Application

Please complete all sections of this application (indicate “N/A” if a question does not apply to you).

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Please note that all 92Y regularly scheduled in-person programs are suspended.