SongFest 2024 (May 30 - June 21 2024)

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Audition Requirements

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

Young Artist & Professional Singers
Prepare three art songs in three different languages and an aria. Applicants must 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.  

Application Submission Deadlines:

  • ALL Auditions will be by VIDEO SUBMISSION for SongFest 2022 due to Covid recent restrictions. Application, video recording or YouTube link and scholarship materials are due by February 28, 2022. You may email all videos to: songfestus@gmail.com

  • For Recorded Auditions: App due by February 28, 2022 (you may use a recent YouTube recording or upload a video on YapTracker)

Important Application Information:

  • Early applications are strongly encouraged.

  • All participants will be notified of their acceptance no later than March 28, 2022.

  • After written notification of acceptance, a $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT will be due in 2 weeks.


Auditions

All Auditions will be RECORDED for SongFest 2022 due to Covid recent restrictions.

Accepting Recorded Auditions until February 28, 2022


Questions?

If you have any questions about your application, please send an email to: songfestus@gmail.com

From Left to Right: Stern Fellows soprano Melanie Henley Heyn & bass-baritone Jesse Malgieri, Sorel Organization Executive Director Judy Cope, Composer Anne LeBaron, and Stern Fellow pianist Gloria Kim after their performance of a world premiere…

From Left to Right: Stern Fellows soprano Melanie Henley Heyn & bass-baritone Jesse Malgieri, Sorel Organization Executive Director Judy Cope, Composer Anne LeBaron, and Stern Fellow pianist Gloria Kim after their performance of a world premiere commission by Anne LeBaron, funded by the Sorel Organization: "Radiant Depth Unfolded"

Coach Mark Trawka with Professional and Young Artist singers after the LA Composers Concert.

Coach Mark Trawka with Professional and Young Artist singers after the LA Composers Concert.

Professional Participant Kelly Newberry with John Musto at the piano.

Professional Participant Kelly Newberry with John Musto at the piano.


Testimonials

I feel very strongly that young singers need more than ever the kind of excellence they find at Songfest. To be a part of [the] program is to receive almost a crash course in the great tradition of singing and expression. And the miracle is that this crash course is offered in a loving, protective and “safe” environment which protects and nourishes the young performer. They can thus start out on their journeys with more courage and conviction and confidence. All the singers whom I have met who have been a part of this program, have received an invaluable gift that will influence not only their careers but their lives.
— Frederica von Stade | mezzo-soprano
The legendary faculty SongFest hires is unparalleled in most other summer programs, which consequently brings in extremely talented participants.
— 2011 Professional Pianist
Absolutely incredible faculty! Every day is packed with amazing learning opportunities! I left SongFest with new insight not only on musicianship and technique but also on myself as a performer - the personal growth I made here was an integral part of what made SongFest so special. This program is truly unique.
— Loghan Bazan | 2014 Young Artist