Summer of Song
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Summer of Song will be a festival of masterclasses, recitals, networking opportunities, and exploring the rich culture of New York City hosted at Manhattan School of Music!
June 2 - 21 , 2024
Program Information
Latin American Song with Maya Sypert & José Meléndez
African-American Song with Sidney Outlaw
American Art Song with Mark Markham
Great American Songbook with Neil Semer
German Song with Nils Neubert
French Song with Laetitia Grimaldi & Ammiel Bushakevitz
Italian Song with Joan Dornemann
Japanese Song with Akiko Hosaki
Cultural Transformation Workshop with Alexa Smith, Founding Artistic Director
and more!
Programming Includes
Applications Decisions will release before May 1
Singers of all ethnicities and backgrounds are welcome to apply. Age 18+ with no upper limit
The Summer of Song Application includes the following:
Personal and Contact Information
Resume and Headshot
Restricted YouTube links for performance videos, see audition information below
A written or video response to TWO of the following questions:
How can the Summer of Song help you meet your artistic goals?
Have you ever felt unsure about being a musician and what changed your mind?
What about singing brings you the most joy?
Tell us what unique qualities and/or skills you bring to the industry.
We know you are passionate about performing, but what off-stage passions bring you joy?
Audition Information
Singers should submit a song in association with each masterclass they would like to be considered to sing in.
Applicants may consider one song for multiple masterclasses if it applies to more than one. For example: “Sympathy” by Florence Price is both American Art Song and African-American Song
Masterclass
Latin American Song
African-American Song
American Art Song
French Song
Italian Song
German Song
Japanese Song
The Great American Songbook
Audition Repertoire
Song by a Latin-American composer
Song by an African American composer
Song by American composer of any race
Song in French language of any nationality
Song in Italian language of any nationality
Song in German language of any nationality
Song in Japanese language of any nationality
American standards, circa 1920-1960
Singers will be evaluated during their respective masterclasses to be chosen for the Song of Summer recitals. Both recital will take place at Manhattan School of Music.
First recital will take place on Saturday, June 8 2024 featuring Black and Latinx composer.
Second recital will take place on Saturday, June 15 2024 featuring art songs of all genres and languages.
Recital Opportunities
Make Music Day Community Concert
Friday, June 21, 2024
Manhattan School of Music.
Featuring guest artists Sahoko Sato-Timone, Mezzo and Akiko Hosaki, Piano
If you have any questions, please email our team at info@duncanwilliamsvoicecompetition.com