Kent Blossom Music Festival

Join us for our 57th season: June 22nd - July 27th, 2025

Perform side-by-side with The Cleveland Orchestra!

Due to a high number of inquiries and unfinished applications, we have extended the application deadline. The new and final deadline is Friday, February 28th, 2025 before 11:59pm EST.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

• The Kent Blossom Music Festival is open to musicians of all ages, ranging from advanced high school, conservatory students to post-doctoral professionals.
  • Acceptance to the program is based on your application, letter of recommendation, and video audition. 
• Participants will arrive on campus on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, before 4 p.m. (the first day of the festival) for registration.

• Final event will conclude in the evening of Saturday, July 26th, 2025. That evening our students will perform in a side-by-side concert with The Cleveland Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Jonathon Heyward at Blossom Music Center. Also, the same evening, the Kent Blossom Music Festival Chamber Orchestra will perform under the baton of The Cleveland Orchestra's Assistant Conductor Daniel Reith.
• Check-out will be on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, before Noon.

• Festival Costs:
  • Application Fee: $50
  • Program Fee: $3,500
    • Scholarships are available and awarded based on financial need. If you are in need of a scholarship, complete the scholarship questions on the application.
  • Housing Accommodations: KSU Residence Hall, $2,000 per student
  • A payment of $5,500 must be received by May 31st, 2025
  • Parking: $45 (if you plan to have a vehicle on campus)
  • Meals (on your own, estimated cost): $600 (this is not a fee due to KBMF)
• See an overview of a Kent Blossom Music Festival Young Artist experience.
• Recommendation letter: please make sure that your recommendation letter is submitted by Friday, February 128th, 2025 before 11:59pm EST.