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FAQs
What are the accommodations like?
Accommodations are at the retreat center on the grounds of a monastery, just a short walks distance from the beach, overlooking Cape Cod Bay!
Accommodations are at the retreat center on the grounds of a monastery, just a short walks distance from the beach, overlooking Cape Cod Bay!
How do I get to and from accommodations to the Performing Arts Center?
There will be a sign up for rides to and from the Performing Arts Center.
There will be a sign up for rides to and from the Performing Arts Center.
How far away is the center from the accommodations?
The Center is a short 7-minute drive from accommodations, situated right next to Rock Harbor in Orleans!
The Center is a short 7-minute drive from accommodations, situated right next to Rock Harbor in Orleans!
Is the Center handicapped accessible?
Yes, the main performing area of the Center is handicapped accessible, as is Wingbeats Recording Studio.
Yes, the main performing area of the Center is handicapped accessible, as is Wingbeats Recording Studio.
What is the food like?
You will receive three quality meals a day, along with snacks and coffee available around the clock!
Where can I get good drinking water?
There will be bottled water, as well as filtered bottle refills at the Performing Arts Center.
There will be bottled water, as well as filtered bottle refills at the Performing Arts Center.
Are there scholarships available?
Yes, scholarship applications are available upon request!
Yes, scholarship applications are available upon request!
When will we know if we have been accepted?
The application deadline is March 15, 2026, and admission decisions will be released March 25, 2026.
What recording opportunities are available?
Recording opportunities are available at Wingbeats Recording Studio, located next door to the Performing Arts Center. Come prepared to record an audition tape, solo, Single release, or ensemble recording. It’s not only a great learning tool, it’s great to walk away with a professional recording of your experience at the Residency!
Recording opportunities are available at Wingbeats Recording Studio, located next door to the Performing Arts Center. Come prepared to record an audition tape, solo, Single release, or ensemble recording. It’s not only a great learning tool, it’s great to walk away with a professional recording of your experience at the Residency!
Can you tell me more about the recording venue?
Wingbeats Recording Studio is a destination recording studio for Artists of all kinds, ranging in recordings for soloists, to chamber and full orchestral recordings. Learn more
Wingbeats Recording Studio is a destination recording studio for Artists of all kinds, ranging in recordings for soloists, to chamber and full orchestral recordings. Learn more
Is the closing concert open to the public?
Yes, the closing concerts will be open to the public. Invite your friends and family!
Yes, the closing concerts will be open to the public. Invite your friends and family!
For Percussionists, will there be opportunity for personal practice on the instruments outside rehearsal?
Yes, the instruments will be available at the Center for practicing when not in use during a session.
Yes, the instruments will be available at the Center for practicing when not in use during a session.
Will there be any free time scheduled during the week?
Yes, there is free time scheduled towards the end of the week, offering participants time to clear your mind and be refreshed by the beauty of the surroundings on Cape Cod.
Yes, there is free time scheduled towards the end of the week, offering participants time to clear your mind and be refreshed by the beauty of the surroundings on Cape Cod.
