This application is for youth in 10th-12th grade in the greater Memphis area. It will take 10-20 minutes to complete and requires two essay responses. The essay responses can be uploaded to Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube with the hashtag #ApplytoMMI

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APPLICANT PERSONAL INFORMATION

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DEMOGRAPHICS

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INTEREST AND CAREER INFORMATION

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As part of our program, you will complete an internship at an arts or music organization. Please rate your interest in the following art-related careers on a scale of 1 to 8, where 1 is your top choice and 8 is your lowest choice. Be sure to assign a number to every field.

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In WORKS, you will work collaboratively with your cohort to complete a creative project. You will be added into one of four creative groups based on your interests and skills to complete this project. Please rate your interest in the four groups on a scale from 1 to 4, where 1 is your top choice and 4 is your lowest. Be sure to assign a number to every field.

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ESSAY QUESTION

For the following section, please answer all questions in essay form. You can also submit your response through video/audio by copy and pasting a link to your response on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube with the hashtag #ApplytoMMI. Your audio or video file should be 2 minutes long and must be set to public.

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Please note: Completing this application does not guarantee employment. It only places you in our database for consideration of employment for the summer of 2026.

Applications for MMI Works must be submitted by 5:00pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026. You can submit your application via our website or scan and submit your application by email to apply@memphisisamusic.org.

If granted an interview, you will receive information on location and time by March 21st. Notifications will be sent via email. Please provide an active email account in order to receive communications from MMI Works. The 2026 summer program will run from June 1 to July 24.

If you have any questions about the application, please contact Lawrence Blackwell at lawrence@memphisismusic.org