SongFest at Potash Hill

Professional, Young Artist, and Studio Artist for Singers and Collaborative Piano 2025

This application closed on Friday March 7, 2025.

Please contact Rosemary Ritter at songfestus@gmail.com with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Which program are you interested in?*

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Professional Program

Young Artist Program

Studio Artist Program

Collaborative Piano Program

Contact Information

E-mail Address*

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Education & Training

Education*

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Year

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Resume

Resume (optional for Studio Artists)

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Full Repertoire List

Repertoire List

This is optional for all applicants. A listing of song, oratorio, and opera repertoire. Please asterisk selections performed. Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

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Video Recording: please submit video recordings on the YAP Tracker application*

When you audition live, (only in Cincinnati) you do need to offer 3-5 pieces.
Video auditions: You do need to offer 3-5 pieces with your application. Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

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Audition Method

Audition type*

All audition videos are uploaded on YAP Tracker. Please see audition requirements. Video recordings and recent youtube links are accepted. EARLY submissions are highly recommended.

Live audition (only in Cincinnati)

Contact Rosemary Ritter for date/time TBA: songfestus@gmail.com

Video audition

Uploaded videos or recent YouTube links on YAP Tracker are accepted.

Audition Requirements/Selections

Audition Selections*

Studio Artist Singers: Prepare three art songs in two different languages (aria is optional for Studio Artist program). Applicants are encouraged to include a song in English as part of their selections. Optional: you may prepare a fourth selection that highlights a special interest: (musical theater, oratorio, new music, Bach etc.)

Young Artist & Professional Singers: Prepare three art songs in three different languages and an aria. Applicants are encouraged to include a song in English as part of their selections. Optional: you may prepare a fifth selection that highlights a special interest: (musical theater, oratorio, new music, aria etc.)

Pianists: Prepare four selections – two art songs in contrasting style and two other works of your choice - arias or additional songs; one of these may be a solo work. Minimum number of selections permitted: 3. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Song/Opera

Cycle/Opera

Composer

Selection 2

Song/Opera

Cycle/Opera

Composer

Selection 3

Song/Opera

Cycle/Opera

Composer

Selection 4

Song/Opera

Cycle/Opera

Composer

Selection 5

Song/Opera

Cycle/Opera

Composer

The SongFest 2025 Art Song Prize (optional)

The SongFest Art Song Prize will offer 2 young artists (one 1singer and one 1pianist) the opportunity of working closely, coaching, planning, and editing your program with pianist Roger Vignoles. Each winning performer will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and will receive private coachings and suggestions for the program by Mr. Vignoles. Those who wish to be considered for the prize must submit a draft of their program and a description of the event along with their SongFest Application (uploaded below), understanding that the inventiveness of the program, description of their event, and quality of their application materials will be considered when awarding the prize. Recitation, poetry, thematic and any other enhancements are suggested.Please referto the website forsome examples. The winning duo will perform on the Brown Loranger Fellowship Recital and will be selected by SongFest’s artistic leadership from the list of invited participants. Please visit the SongFest website for complete rules. Both duos and single applicants will be considered. Please note that you do not need to audition with any of the selections on your draft program. Questions? email: songfestus@gmail.com

I wish to be considered for the SongFest 2025 Art Song Prize

I am applying as a duo (if so, answer the following question)

What is the name of your duo partner for the SongFest 2025 Art Song Prize (optional)

To be considered for the SongFest 2025 Art Song Prize, please upload a draft of your 40-minute recital program and a description of your event, including any special use of recitation, poetry etc..You do not need to prepare any of the repertoire on your draft program for the audition

Maximum number of documents permitted: 2

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References

Please list the name and contact information for two musical references. Letters are not required.

References*

Please complete all fields. If a field is not applicable, enter N/A in the field to ensure the form submits. Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Reference Name

Relationship

University Affiliation (if applicable)

Email Address

Phone Number

Selection 2

Reference Name

Relationship

University Affiliation (if applicable)

Email Address

Phone Number

Headshot (optional)

Headshot

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Fee Disclosure and Signature

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Payment Details

Payment Instructions

If you are paying the application fee: $40 by check, please make the check payable to SongFest 2025 (in USD) and mail to

SongFest 2025
5789. Kugler Mill Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236

If you are applying as a singer/pianist duo both applicants must apply on YAP Tracker.

Amount:
$40 - Due on Feb 28 with application
$25 - “Early Bird” discount: due on Feb 15 with application

Amount: $40.00 (USD)

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