SongFest 2023 (June 2-23)
SongFest uses a YapTracker application.
You do not need to be a paid subscriber to YapTracker to use this application form.
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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.
Composer Mentorship Program
The SongFest-Sorel Composer Mentorship program is a focused 9-day program of study for 6 early career composers of any age. The program is nestled into the greater SongFest program for voice and piano participants. Read more about the program HERE.
Application Submission Deadlines:
ALL Auditions will be by VIDEO SUBMISSION for SongFest 2023. Application, video recording or YouTube link and scholarship materials are due by the extended date: March 6, 2023. Video can be uploaded on the YapTracker application.
NEW: A full fellowship will be awarded to a singer/piano duo. The duo should have a strong interest and level of achievement in the area of new music. Apply on Yaptracker. For more information email: Lydia Brown at lbrown@juilliard.edu.
Important Application Information:
Early applications are strongly encouraged. Singer/piano duos are encouraged to apply as a duo.
All participants will be notified of their acceptance no later than March 15, 2023.
After written notification of acceptance, a $700 NON-REFUNDABLE HOUSING DEPOSIT will be due in 2 weeks - which will be credited to the balance of the fees.
Scholarship requests and materials MUST be submitted before or with your application to be considered. Due March 6, 2023.
Auditions
All Auditions will be RECORDED for SongFest 2023.
Accepting Recorded Auditions until March 6, 2023
Questions?
If you have any questions about your application, please send an email to: songfestus@gmail.com
The Oberlin Singers.
The Canadian Singers after a performance at San Francisco Opera.
Alexa Frankian with Amy Burton and John Musto.
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.”
“The legendary faculty SongFest hires is unparalleled in most other summer programs, which consequently brings in extremely talented participants.”
“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.”