Kent Blossom Music Festival

Here they are! On stage at Blossom Music Center under the direction of The Cleveland Orchestra Associate Conductor Daniel Reith, the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra!

Kent area classical music lovers who attended the Kent State Blossom Music Festival’s Faculty Concert on July 10 at Ludwig Hall on campus received a musical treat plus a heart-warming compliment.

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Along the Way: Accomplished Blossom violinist hails Kent's beauty After walk around town, musician exclaims during show about 'community this beautiful.'

Our KBMF students have been shining on stage during the Young Artist Concert Series! ✨

Don't miss the final concert this weekend. Get tickets: https://bit.ly/3zPFc9a

Join us for Kent Blossom Music Festival's final concert on July 27 at Blossom Music Center!

The Kent Blossom Chamber Music Orchestra will perform at 6 p.m. followed by a performance of Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony side-by-side with The Cleveland Orchestra at 7 p.m..

Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3zPFc9a

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Join us for the second weekend of the Young Artist Concert Series!

July 19 at 2 p.m. | Ludwig Recital Hall
July 19 at 7:30 p.m. | Ludwig Recital Hall
July 20 at 2 p.m. | Hudson Meadows Retirement Community
July 21 at 2 p.m. | Ludwig Recital Hall
July 21 at 7:30 p.m. | Ludwig Recital Hall

These concerts are free and open to the public. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3y34T5t

Your support makes our season possible!

When you give to Kent Blossom Music Festival you provide scholarships to our young artists and unforgettable concerts for all patrons. To learn more and to give, visit https://www.kent.edu/blossom/support-kbmf

Thank you for the inspiring masterclass! We’re looking forward to your performance with tonight ☺️🙌

Join us on July 17 for our last Faculty Artist Concert with William Hagen and musicians from The Cleveland Orchestra!

The concert will be in Ludwig Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3VNAFMX

Join us on July 10 for our next Faculty Artist Concert with Poiesis Quartet!

The concert will be in Ludwig Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3VNAFMX

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Our next Faculty Artist Concert will be on July 3 at 7:30 p.m. with 2024 Grammy Award Winner, Imani Winds!

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Kent Blossom Music Festival | Kent State University Welcome to the Kent Blossom music festival! The Kent Blossom Music Festival is an advanced training institute for professional music training operated by Kent State University in cooperation with The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center presenting public performances by distinguished artist....

Special thanks to Arnaud Sussman and Orion Weiss for their inspiring masterclasses, and heartfelt gratitude to our talented young artists for their participation!

Good Company WKYC welcomed Ricardo Sepulveda and Evan Hines to talk about the Kent Blossom Music Festival!

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A Festival for Music Lovers! Joe and Katherine talk with Ricardo Sepulveda and Evan Hines about the Kent Blossom Music Festival!

Kent Blossom Music Festival Director, Ricardo Sepulveda and piano alumni, Evan Hines caught up with New Day Cleveland to talk about the upcoming season.

Watch the interview at https://bit.ly/3xsW8kW

World-Class Musicians In NEO Kent Blossom Music FestivalThe Kent Blossom Music Festival will be on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Learn more here.

The 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival concert series kicks off next week!

Join us on June 26 at 7:30 p.m. for a faculty artist concert featuring Arnaud Sussmann, violin, and Orion Weiss, piano. Get your tickets at https://bit.ly/3VNAFMX

Kent Blossom Music Festival | Kent State University Welcome to the Kent Blossom music festival! The Kent Blossom Music Festival is an advanced training institute for professional music training operated by Kent State University in cooperation with The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center presenting public performances by distinguished artist....

Don't forget to get your tickets for Kent Blossom Music Festival! 🎶

Our Faculty Concert Series includes musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, award-winning ensembles such as Imani Winds and Poiesis Quartet, and of course members of the extraordinary Cleveland Orchestra.

Tickets are available at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/ticket-information

The Kent Blossom Music Festival, an educational partnership between Kent State University and The Cleveland Orchestra returns for its 56th season from June 23 through July 28!

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Kent Blossom Music Festival | Kent State University Welcome to the Kent Blossom music festival! The Kent Blossom Music Festival is an advanced training institute for professional music training operated by Kent State University in cooperation with The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center presenting public performances by distinguished artist....

Today is the last day to apply!

Spend the summer learning from esteemed members of The Cleveland Orchestra, experienced Kent State University faculty and world-renowned guest artists.

Apply now at www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

There is still time to apply for the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival!

Join us this summer to learn chamber music, receive private lessons, chamber music coaching and perform side-by-side with The Cleveland Orchestra. Our faculty includes Kent State professors, members of The Cleveland Orchestra and world-renowned guest artists.

Kent Blossom Music Festival is open to musicians of all ages, ranging from advanced high school, conservatory students to post-doctoral professionals. Applications close on February 1, 2024.

Apply now at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Due to a high number of inquiries and unfinished applications, we have extended the application deadline. The new and final deadline is Thursday, February 15th, 2024 before 11:59 p.m. EST.

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Applications for the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival close today, Feb. 1 at 11:29 p.m. EST. Make sure to complete your application before the deadline to be considered for the program.

Apply for The Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply-audition

Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Conductor!

Daniel Reith – Assistant Conductor, The Cleveland Orchestra.

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Don't forget to apply for the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival!

Join us this summer to learn chamber music, receive private lessons, chamber music coaching and perform side-by-side with The Cleveland Orchestra. Our faculty includes Kent State professors, members of The Cleveland Orchestra and world-renowned guest artists.

Kent Blossom Music Festival is open to musicians of all ages, ranging from advanced high school, conservatory students to post-doctoral professionals. Applications close February 1, 2024.

Apply now at the link in our bio 🔗

Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Piano Faculty!

(1) Joela Jones – Retired Principal Keyboard, The Cleveland Orchestra; KBMF Alumna (1968 and 1969); Faculty at KBMF since 1989.
(2) Donna Lee – Piano Professor, Kent State University.
(3) Spencer Myer – Associate Professor of Piano, Indiana University.

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Horns Faculty!

Alan DeMattia – Retired Horn Section, The Cleveland Orchestra; KBMF Alumni (1977 and 1978).

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Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Bassoon Faculty!

Barrick Stees – Assistant Principal Bassoon, The Cleveland Orchestra.

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Clarinet Faculty!

(1) Robert Woolfrey – Clarinet section, The Cleveland Orchestra.
(2) Afendi Yusuf – Principal Clarinet, The Cleveland Orchestra.
(3) Amy Zoloto – Bass Clarinet and Clarinet, The Cleveland Orchestra; KBMF Alumna (1997).

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Oboe Faculty!

(1) Frank Rosenwein – Principal Oboe, The Cleveland Orchestra; KBMF Alumni (1999).
(2) Jeffrey Rathbun – Assistant Principal Oboe, The Cleveland Orchestra; KBMF Alumni (1985 and 1986); Faculty at KBMF for 20 seasons.
(3) Danna Sundet – Oboe Professor, Kent State University.

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply

Add chamber music to your repertoire this summer!

The Kent Blossom Music Festival emphasizes the intensive study of chamber music under professional artistic standards and time frames. Each student performs an average of five major works during the five weeks. Assignments change every two weeks maximizing individual contact with repertoire, colleagues and faculty coaches. Chamber Music will be coached by our World-class string, wind and piano faculty.

Apply for The Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply-audition

Meet the 2024 Kent Blossom Music Festival Flute Faculty!

Jessica Sindell – Assistant Principal Flute, The Cleveland Orchestra.

Apply for Kent Blossom Music Festival at https://www.kent.edu/blossom/apply