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The Fellowship of the Song

When you register to audit, you’ll create an online account so that you can access all sessions via livestream when they occur, as well as enjoy unlimited replays until June 26. Registering to audit also allows access to The Fellowship of the Song in person in Cincinnati, which comes at zero additional cost.

Individuals

$95.00
One time

Join us in person, virtually, or a mixture of the two as a Fellowship auditor. We can't wait to meet you!

Groups

$295.00

One time
Enjoy one flat rate for an unlimited number of beneficiaries, such as a song literature class or private voice studio

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  • American Song Workshop
    • 5/20/24

    American Song Workshop

    Margo Garrett leads The Fellowship of the Song’s first song workshop in an exploration of American music by Dominick Argento, Lori Laitman, Tania León, and John Musto.

  • Commissioning and Working with Composers
    • 5/20/24

    Commissioning and Working with Composers

    Artistic Director Samuel Martin moderates a roundtable discussion that illuminates the process of artists engaging and interacting with composers, from the conceiving and commissioning of a new work through the preparation of its premiere performance.

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    Melody Out of My Heart
    • 5/20/24

    Melody Out of My Heart

    Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree and pianist Ellen Rissinger celebrate the opening of the inaugural Fellowship of the Song with a concert exploring stunning songs by underrepresented composers.

  • French Song Workshop
    • 5/21/24

    French Song Workshop

    Margo Garrett leads The Fellowship of the Song’s second song workshop in an exploration of French music by Lili Boulanger, Claude Debussy, and Francis Poulenc.

  • Exploring the Unexplored
    • 5/21/24

    Exploring the Unexplored

    Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree and pianist Ellen Rissinger shed light on under-programmed song repertoire by both beloved and lesser-known composers.

  • Understanding, Contextualizing, and Programming Spirituals
    • 5/22/24

    Understanding, Contextualizing, and Programming Spirituals

    Soprano LaToya Lain and pianist/conductor Casey Robards provide an informative guide for engaging with the rich Spiritual repertoire.

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    Fellows' Opening Concert
    • 5/22/24

    Fellows' Opening Concert

    The ten fellows of CSI’s inaugural The Fellowship of the Song take the stage for the first of two scintillating programs.

  • Spanish Song Workshop
    • 5/23/24

    Spanish Song Workshop

    Margo Garrett leads The Fellowship of the Song’s third song workshop in an exploration of Spanish music by Enrique Granados, Xavier Montsalvatge, Fernando Obradors, and Joaquín Turina.

  • Creative Programming
    • 5/23/24

    Creative Programming

    Soprano Laura Strickling illuminates strategies and approaches for creating song programs that create the most impact for today’s audiences.

  • German Song Workshop
    • 5/24/24

    German Song Workshop

    Margo Garrett leads The Fellowship of the Song’s fourth and final song workshop in an exploration of German music by Johannes Brahms, Hugo Wolf, and Erich Korngold.

  • Song Connect: Sitting with Death
    • 5/24/24

    Song Connect: Sitting with Death

    Pianist, scholar, and Follow the Lieder podcast host Mandee Madrid-Sikich leads a thoughtful Song Connect study event exploring our relationship with the concept of death through poetry and song.

  • Song Connect: Murder Ballades
    • 5/25/24

    Song Connect: Murder Ballades

    Pianist, scholar, and Follow the Lieder podcast host Mandee Madrid-Sikich delves into the genre of the murder ballade in this intriguing Song Connect study event. From German Lieder to American cabaret songs, the traditional genre crosses borders and time periods.

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    Fellows' Closing Concert
    • 5/25/24

    Fellows' Closing Concert

    The ten fellows of CSI’s inaugural The Fellowship of the Song take the stage for the second of two scintillating programs.

FAQs

  • Anyone may join the Fellowship of the Song as an auditor - there are no application or audition requirements. Simply register to take advantage of this incredible learning experience!

  • No! While we hope to see you in person, the Fellowship of the Song’s events will also be available for livestreaming and unlimited asynchronous viewing for up to one month after the program ends.

  • Auditing the Fellowship of the Song costs a flat fee of $95 for individuals. This provides you with access to all daily song workshops, classes, Song Connect study events, and concerts.

    The Fellowship of the Song does not provide housing, transportation, or a daily stipend for auditors.

  • Whether you’re with us for one day or the whole week, you’re able to access the content of the entire program conveniently online - either via livestream while each session is happening, or asynchronously for a full month after the program ends.

    Each auditor will receive access to this online library and can enjoy it whenever - and wherever - works for them!

  • As an auditor, you may come and go from events as you wish.