Professional, Young Artist, Studio Artist Singers and Pianists 2024

This application closed on Friday March 29, 2024.

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*

Voice Type/Instrument*

Soprano

Mezzo-soprano

Countertenor

Tenor

Baritone

Bass

Piano

Which program are you interested in?*

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Studio Artist Program Designed for young singers who want to build their technical abilities and repertoire with a maximum of individualized attention. Generally entering college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. *Entering high-school seniors over 18 who demonstrate significant promise for a professional career in classical music may be accepted in exceptional cases.

Young Artist Program Designed for singers who have a solid technical basis which allows them to focus on interpretation and text expression. Young Artists will receive weekly private coachings, voice lessons, and participate in master classes and concerts. Generally singers who are entering seniors or beginning graduate studies.

Professional Program Designed for advanced singers prepared to work at a professional level with our senior faculty in public master classes, private coachings, and performances.

Pianist Program For pianists with a special interest in vocal collaboration. Pianists receive coachings, both individually and as part of a duo, participate in master classes and concert performances with various partners and repertoire, and take part in classes and meetings specifically designed for them with our piano faculty members.

Contact Information

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Current Mailing Address*

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Website Address (if applicable)

Name of Management (if applicable)

COMMUTERS

Please note that there is a $700 facility use fee for the program should you choose to commute. This is due 2 weeks after written acceptance. 2024 payment requirements can found here: https://www.songfest.us/tuition-fees

Please check if you are planning to commute to SongFest, and will not stay in the Pomona housing during the program

Education & Training

Education*

Education 1

Education 2

Resume

Resume*

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Full Repertoire List

Repertoire List

This is optional for all applicants. A listing of song, oratorio, and opera repertoire. Studio artists do not need to submit a repertoire list. Please asterisk selections performed. Maximum number of documents permitted: 1

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Video Recording*

Live auditions: Do not need to send a video before your audition date

When you audition live, 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*

If you wish to audition by recording, please see audition requirements. Video recordings and recent youtube links are accepted. EARLY submissions are highly recommended.

Live audition

(choose an audition location below)

Video audition

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

Live Audition

If you wish to audition via Live audition, please select location below, noting the appropriate submission deadline for your application.

Cincinnati, OH Friday, Jan 26, 2024 (St Thomas Episcopal Church) or by appt: email: songfestus@gmail.com, Application must be received by January 22, 2024

New York City Friday, Jan 19, 2024 (Juilliard School Rm.544); Application must be received by Tuesday Jan 15, 2024

Greenville SC Furman University (Choral Rm) : Saturday, January 20, 2024; Application must be received by Tuesday Jan 16, 2024

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

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

NEW! Inaugural year for two Special Prizes (optional)

2024 marks the inaugural year for 2 special prizes devoted to promoting unique and innovative programming for the Song Recital. Applicants who wish to apply for either the Art Song XXI Prize or the American Song Prize may apply as an individual or a pre-formed duo. Applicants must have their application and draft of their program submitted in FULL to be considered for these prizes, and must indicate on the application that they wish to be considered. Awardees must agree that, if selected, they will take part in the complete SongFest program. Duos/individuals can be considered for both prizes if they have successfully completed all required aspects of each application, but no performer will be awarded more than one prize. Winners of the special prizes will receive a full tuition scholarship and will be considered for further scholarship covering all or a portion of their housing and meals.Each duo will receive a cash prize and be featured in a recital at SongFest 2024. You do not need to prepare any of the repertoire for the audition for your proposed recital. Please visit www.songfest.us for all details.

The Art Song Prize (optional):

The Art Song prize will offer 4 young artists (2 singers and 2 pianists) the possibility of working closely, coaching, planning and editing a program with pianist and scholar Graham Johnson curated by Mr.Johnson himself from his archive of Songmakers' Almanac recitals. In addition to a $1,000 cash prize per duo, each singer and pianist will receive private coaching and suggestions for the program with Mr. Johnson.Those who wish to be considered for the prize must submit a draft of their program and a descritpion 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, projections, and any other enhancements are welcome. They will perform a complete half of a public recital at SongFest. Awardees of the ‘Songmakers XXI’ prize 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.

I wish to be considered for the 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 Art Song XXI Prize (optional)

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

Maximum number of documents permitted: 2

You must be signed in to add your resume.

The American Song Prize (optional):

The American Song Prize will offer 4 young artists (2 singers and 2 pianists) the opportunity to grow their programming skills and performance experience by creating an innovative and engaging half recital program of contemporary American art song. A $1,000 cash prize per duo will be awarded, and they will receive private coaching by our distinguished faculty, who specialize in contemporary music. 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, projections, and any other enhancements are welcome. Awardees of this prize will be selected by SongFest’s artistic leadership. Please visit the SongFest website for complete rules and reference materials when creating your program and description. All singers and pianists who wish to be considered for this prize must check this box and upload both a draft of your 40-minute recital program and a description of your event including any special use of projections, lighting, recitation, etc. Maximum number of selections permitted: 2

I wish to be considered for the American Song Prize

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

What is the name of your duo partner for the American Song prize (optional)

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

Maximum number of documents permitted: 2

You must be signed in to add your resume.

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

Selection 2

Headshot (optional)

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Fee Disclosure and Signature

FEES:

Tuition: $2600; Housing/meals/facility fee: $2800; Commuter facility fee: $700

Please sign below that you accept these terms. 2024 Tuition and Room & Board fees can be paid using our online payment portal and timeline of payment requirements can found here: https://www.songfest.us/tuition-fees*

Please enter your initials above to acknowledge the fee information listed above.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

If paying by check, other than paying directly on YAP Tracker, the $50 payment must be made payable to SongFest and received with your application. Please send to: SongFest, 5789 Kugler Mill Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236

Amount: $50.00 (USD)

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