Songfest

SongFest 2012

This application closed on Friday March 30, 2012.

SONGFEST 2012 is now at THE COLBURN SCHOOL in LA! (as of 2/15/12)

Live Auditions:
-Completed application form
-Resume
-Headshot (optional)
-$50 application fee (credit card, check, or money order made payable to SongFest)
-Names and contact information of 2 musical references (no letters needed)
-Scholarship Application

Application deadlines are one week before the requested audition date. To be considered for a Stern Fellowship, you MUST have a live audition. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit is due within two weeks (received).

Recorded Auditions - Professional & Young Artist Programs

DEADLINE EXTENDED: MARCH 5, 2012 (received)!
-Completed application form
-Resume
-Headshot (optional)
-$50 application fee (credit card, check, or money order made payable to SongFest)
-Names and contact information of 2 musical references (no letters needed)
-CD/DVD by mail or Audio/Video file on YAP Tracker
-Scholarship Application

Recorded applications for the Professional/Young Artist Programs must be received by March 5, 2012. To be considered for a Stern Fellowship, you MUST have a live audition. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit is due within two weeks (received).

Recorded Auditions - Mentor & Intern Programs
-Completed application form
-Resume
-Headshot (optional)
-$50 application fee (credit card, check, or money order made payable to SongFest)
-Names and contact information of 2 musical references (no letters needed)
-CD/DVD by mail or Audio/Video file on YAP Tracker (Mentor-2 selections, Intern-3 selections)

Recorded applications for the Mentor/Intern Programs must be received by March 30, 2012. Upon acceptance, a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit is due within two weeks (received).

Please contact Linda McAlister at executivedirector@songfest.us with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Gender*

Male

Female

Voice Type/Instrument*

Soprano

Mezzo-soprano

Countertenor

Tenor

Baritone

Bass-baritone

Bass

Pianist

Which program are you interested in?*

Professional

Young Artist

Both Professional and Young Artist

Intern (ages 15-18)

Mentor (limited performing)

Contact Information

E-mail Address*

Current Mailing Address*

City*

State/Province

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Permanent Mailing Address

Please complete if this differs from your current address.

Home Telephone*

Cell Telephone

Website Address (if applicable)

Name of Management (if applicable)

Education & Training

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Education 5

Awards

Award 1

Award 2

Award 3

Award 4

Award 5

How did you hear about SongFest?

Please answer below:

Resume

Resume*

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Audition Method

Live Audition (please select all that apply):

Please see audition requirements. Applications must be received one week before audition date. To be considered for a Stern Fellowship, you MUST have a live audition. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Cincinnati: November 30

Cincinnati: February 2

Hong Kong: December 1

NYC: December 6

NYC: December 7

NYC: January 16

NYC: January 25

Los Angeles: January 22

Toronto: January 22

Boston: January 24

Chicago: February 6

Recorded Audition:

Please see audition requirements. Recorded submissions for the Professional/Young Artist Programs must be received by February 22, 2012. Applications for the Mentor/Intern Programs must be received by March 30, 2012. To be considered for a Stern Fellowship, you MUST audition live.

CD or DVD by mail

Audio or Video file on YAP Tracker

Comments:

Audition Requirements/Selections

Audition Selections

Professional and Young Artist Singers:
Please prepare at least 4 contrasting selections of your own choice. One must be an art song, the others: aria, oratorio, musical theatre, or additional art songs. One piece in English is required.

Mentor Applicants:
Please prepare a minimum of 2 contrasting selections of musical style and language. Please type "N/A" for the empty fields.

Intern Singers:
Please prepare 3 contrasting selections of musical style and language of your choice. One must be in a foreign language. One musical theatre selection is acceptable. Please type "N/A" for the final field.

Pianists:
Please prepare 4 contrasting selections of your choice showing your strengths and versatility. You may choose art songs, arias, or oratorio.

Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Audio

Audio Selections

We recommend applying for a live audition, but if you are unable to attend, please upload recordings to YAP Tracker (using our audition requirements as a guide) or send a recording (DVD or CD) to:
SongFest
3075 Legacy Trace
Cincinnati, OH 45237 Maximum number of selections permitted: 4

You must be signed in to add audio files.

Video

Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

You must be signed in to add videos.

References

Please list the name and contact information for two musical references. Letters are not required.*

Housing

Housing Options*

Please not that an $18 per day facility fee will be charged to all participants not using Colburn housing.

I will need reserved Colburn housing. (includes 3 meals)

I will NOT need Colburn housing.

MENTOR Program Applicants ONLY:

Please answer the following questions:

Which Mentor Program Session would you like to attend?

Session I: June 6-17

Session II: June 17-28

Both Sessions: June 6-28

Are you a member of NATS?

Yes

If applying for the NATS Mentor Program Scholarships, please answer the following questions. 1. Why are you applying for the SongFest Mentor Program? 2. What do you hope to learn from SongFest? 3. Which faculty members are you interested in working with? 4. How did you hear about this scholarship opportunity?

Headshot

Recommended, but not required.

None

You must be signed in to add your headshot.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

If paying by check or money order, the $50 payment must be made payable to SongFest and received by February 22, 2012 (Prof/YA) or March 30, 2012 (Mentor/Intern). Please send to: SongFest, 3075 Legacy Trace, Cincinnati, OH 45237.

Amount: $50.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card Check Money Order