Application Information – SongFest 2018 (May 12 - June 3)

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TESTIMONIALS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

SongFest is the United States' premier art song festival and training program held each June at The Colburn School in Los Angeles. SongFest attracts an international roster of leading recital artists and pedagogues as well as students from some of the nations top conservatories. The program provides a rigorous curriculum addressing the concerns of the 21st-century singer and collaborative pianist with classes in acting, movement, diction, repertoire and career guidance workshops, daily master classes taught by an international roster of master artist teachers and pedagogues, collaborations with leading American composers, the presentation of at least one commissioned world premiere every summer, and an exciting concert series presented at Colburn's state-of-the-art venues.

Our five programs (Studio Artist, Young Artist, Professional Fellowship, Pianist, and Recital Fellowship) provide intensive instruction in song tailor-made for every level: from freshmen in college who are learning their first art songs to established recitalists perfecting their repertoire.

Further information:

• Sample Daily Schedule
• Alumni Accomplishments
• Scholarship information
• Testimonials

ACCOMMODATIONS

HOUSING

All students live on campus in the beautiful Colburn Conservatory dormitory. The residences at The Colburn School consist of fully furnished three-bedroom and four-bedroom suites. Each suite contains a living area; kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator and sink; a shared bathroom; and single bedrooms with extra-long twin beds, wardrobes and desks. Four-bedroom suites have two bathrooms.

The residential building at The Colburn School offers the following amenities to its summer guests:

• 24-hour fitness room that includes cardio equipment and strength conditioning machines
• 24-hour access to coin-operated laundry facilities
• Wi-Fi access
• A music library

MEALS

All meals are served in the Colburn Café, which offers delicious food in a quick and friendly atmosphere. All participants will receive three meals a day Monday-Saturday and two meals on Sunday (brunch and dinner). The daily menu includes:

• drinks, coffee, and tea
• an espresso bar
• freshly made cookies and pastries
• items from the grille
• a sandwich station
• cook-to-order food
• ready made sandwiches, salads, and snacks
• a large salad bar

More information on housing & meals

PAYMENT

A non-refundable $500 housing or commuter fee deposit (which will be credited to the balance of fees) is due received two weeks after acceptance into the program.

Housing/meals (or commuter fee) due March 15th (balance due in full)

Tuition due April 8th (balance due in full)

Late fees will apply

A partial refund of $1000 will be given on housing/meals if notified IN WRITING and received by April 1st. After April 1st, no refunds will be given for any reason on any portion of the fees (tuition, housing/meals), including the non refundable $500 deposit.

SCHOLARSHIP

The SongFest Recital Fellowship program provides free tuition, housing, and meals.

The SongFest Professional Fellowship program provides free tuition. (Housing & meals not included) Limited extra need-based aid is available for housing/meals.

Several merit scholarships are available for our Studio Artist, Young Artist, and Pianist programs thanks to the generosity of our donors, faculty, and board members. Limited additional need-based aid is available to those who demonstrate financial need.

More information on scholarship opportunity.