Director's Letter

Dear Friends,

After a wonderful summer filled with incredible music, we are excited to begin recruiting young artists for our upcoming season. The Kent Blossom Music Festival will celebrate its 58th season from June 21 through July 26, 2026, and we invite young artists to submit their application by Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST to be considered for Summer 2026.

Students accepted into the program will join talented young artists from around the world at Kent State University for lessons, masterclasses and chamber music coaching with members of The Cleveland Orchestra, Kent State University faculty and special guest artists. Participants will also have the extraordinary opportunity to perform with the Festival Chamber Orchestra and play side-by-side with their mentors in a concert with The Cleveland Orchestra on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Blossom Music Center.

We’re also finalizing our concert schedule so please check back soon for updates.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,
Ricardo Sepúlveda
Director, Kent Blossom Music Festival