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Alumni Spotlight
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Programs of SongFest
2013 Live Auditions
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Alumni Spotlight
Devon Guthrie |
Soprano Devon Guthrie, who attended SongFest five times, recently made her European Debut as Susanna in the English National Opera's new production of The Marriage of Figaro.
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2013 Concert Highlights PDF Download 2013 Song Project Highlights PDF Download |
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Quick Links
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For 2012 Musical Clips and Faculty Interviews, click HERE.
STUDENT INTERVIEWS For 2012 Musical Clips, click HERE.

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Programs of SongFest
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Professional Program
The Professional Program is made up of singers and collaborative pianists on the brink of successful performing careers. Most are in graduate school or are already performing professionally.
Young Artist Program
The Young Artist Program is made up of undergraduate and graduate singers. From Italian diction class to master classes with world-class faculty, these students are offered the chance to focus on the art of song.
Intern Program
(July 7-25)
Our Intern Program is for singers aged 15-18. These young singers have the opportunity to work with faculty members and at the same time learn from and performing with older colleagues.
CLICK HERE for Intern Flyer
Mentor Program
The Mentor Program is for professional voice teachers and coaches who wish to expand their knowledge of art song, as well as learning teaching techniques from art song experts. Performing opportunities are limited.
CLICK HERE for Mentor Flyer.
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Contact Us
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SongFest
3075 Legacy Trace
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237-1723
310.384.3706
Rosemary Hyler Ritter,
Artistic Director
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SongFest is proud to announce its 18th season, which will take place from June 28-July 25 at The Colburn School, Los Angeles, California.
We will be offering live auditions in New York, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, and Vancouver. Apply today at YAP Tracker! Click HERE to apply via a paper application. Applicants are welcome to submit a CD or DVD.
! WELCOME NEW FACULTY !
mezzo-soprano SUSANNE MENTZER,
German baritone RUDOLF PIERNAY and
NYFOS MICHAEL BARRETT
SongFest 2013 will include the return of faculty members Margo Garrett, Jake Heggie, John Musto, Graham Johnson, Martin Katz, Libby Larsen, among many others. We will offer four different programs within SongFest (see descriptions on the left).
Best wishes,
Rosemary Hyler Ritter
SongFest Artistic Director
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2013 LIVE AUDITIONS
Boston December 9, 2012
Cincinnati November 30, 2012 or by appointment Chicago December 14, 2012 Los Angeles January 16, 2013
New York December 5, 2012 & January 10-11, 2013 San Francisco January 19, 2013
Toronto January 13, 2013
Vancouver January 3-4, 2013
Applications are due one week before requested audition dates. CD/DVD submissions must be received by February 25, 2013.
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Applications Available at YAP Tracker
SongFest 2013 applications are now available through YAP Tracker. Please click HERE to apply!
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SongFest Audition Flyer
Please spread the word about SongFest's LIVE auditions. A PDF of the above flyer can be downloaded HERE. SongFest is excited to welcome SongFusion, an innovative NY-based ensemble for Art Song who will work with the Young Artist Program singers on two unique song projects.
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*faculty subject to change
SongFest is supported by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music, The Marc and Eva Stern Foundation, The Sorel Organization, The Los Angeles County Arts Commission and The Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation.
SongFest is a California 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductable. SongFest is grateful for individual contributions, which can be sent to 3075 Legacy Trace, Cincinnati, OH 45237 or made via PAYPAL.
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