Cincinnati Song Initiative's The Fellowship of the Song: Tuition Free Program!
The Fellowship of the Song: May 12-17, 2025
Join Cincinnati Song Initiative for a week-long program for five singers and five pianists that provides an inspiring, open, and deeply enriching environment to express themselves and grow in their artistry among the backdrop of a robust song festival. The Fellowship of the Song aims to promote and innovate the song genre by empowering the next generation of twenty-first century artists who will carry the mantle of song in the United States and throughout the world.
“I highly recommend CSI’s The Fellowship of the Song to anyone who may have a heart for the art of song. The faculty is incredible, and their passion for this tremendous art form really shines through! I have learned so much during my residency, and will forever treasure my time at this fellowship! Thank you CSI, for continuing to grow and foster this generation’s artists, and for helping us hone our individual voices in the most collaborative of ways!” -2024 Fellow
At the Fellowship of the Song, we all have something to learn from each other. That’s why, as a Fellow, you have the opportunity to come to Cincinnati and work with our faculty (highly distinguished artists and scholars in the song world for a week of rewarding study where everyone leaves inspired and having learned something new from one another. We are looking for artists who are enthusiastic communicators excited by the collaborative process and interested in developing their passion for song in a supportive and artistically rigorous environment.
Program Highlights
- Two public concerts, with each Fellow performing a different set or song cycle each evening
- Six total private coachings with Fellowship Coaches Margo Garrett and William McGraw
- Multiple performances in public song workshops led by Margo Garrett through the week
- Classes and discussion on a variety of contemporary and relevant topics
- Opportunities for private consultations with CSI staff members and Fellowship faculty for brainstorming, sharing ideas, or seeking advice on topics of your choosing
- World class faculty: Margo Garrett, William McGraw, Justine F. Chen, Tom Cipullo, Melissa Dunphy, Alex Fletcher, Latoya Lain, Samuel Martin, Natasha Naik, Casey Robards, and Kamala Sankaram
- Free access to numerous and diverse festival concerts by a variety of celebrated songsters
- Housing in private apartments
- A daily stipend for food and fun
- Travel reimbursement up to $500
Application deadline is November 1st
