See below for answers to our most common questions!
Please reach out to our office at 330-672-2613, or via email at kbmf@kent.edu.
Our mailing address is:
Kent Blossom Music Festival
1325 Theatre Drive
Kent, OH 44242
Hall lockers will be available in the Center for the Performing Arts (School of Music). Oversize lockers will also be available for double bass, cello, and French horn. Young Artists need to bring any maintenance tools and accessories if necessary.
Attendance
Rehearsal etiquette
Payment
The festival may arrange a one-time shuttle service from and to the airport (Sunday of registration and Monday of departure) at Noon.
Young artists not taking the shuttle will need to make their own arrangements. Here are three companies that serve the university/community and provide cost-share rates for multiple riders:
There are two airports close by:
Kent Blossom Music Festival does not provide a meal plan. Young artists must purchase their own meals either on or off campus. Many choices exist on campus (cafeterias, food court, etc.) and off campus. A list of on-campus and off-campus locations will be given to you upon arrival. Please note that due to the small number of young artists/conference groups on campus during the summer, many campus facilities keep limited hours throughout the five weeks.
Each dorm room will include a microwave/refrigerator combo (2.5 c.f.) for your use. Small appliances are allowed in dorm rooms, including toasters, blenders, mixers and coffee makers (these small appliances are not provided). In addition, full kitchen facilities, including microwave and stove, are located on the third floor of your residence hall in the Bridge Lounge. The common kitchen areas are not equipped with cooking supplies (i.e., pots, pans, utensils) -- you should bring with you any appropriate items like these if you intend to do some personal food preparation.
Most of our Young Artists stay in the residence hall (Centennial Court A) at Kent State University. Options to stay with local host families are also available. However, Young Artists must provide their own transportation. If a Young Artist lives in the area, he/she is able to commute. However, the Young Artist must be available and present for all activities related to the festival during the five weeks.
In Kent, the summers are warm and partly cloudy. Average temperature is between 55 to 80 F. Daily chance of precipitation is between 30% to 40%. An average total accumulation of rainfall is about 3 inches.
Upon acceptance. Requirements on the health plan and immunization need to be met. Please visit the University Health Service website at Kent State University for details.
All accepted young artists need to submit their immunization records to the KBMF office.