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Scholarships are available and awarded based on financial need. Scholarships may come in the form of host families, donors who provide funding for our young artists to stay on-campus in the residence halls or funding toward the program fee.

• Application Fee: $50
• Program Fee: $3,500
  • Scholarships are available and awarded based on financial need. Please make sure to fill out this section in the application to be considered for a scholarship.
• Housing Accommodations: KSU Residence Hall, $2,000 per student
• A payment of $5,500 must be received by May 31st, 2025
• Parking: $25 (if you plan to have a vehicle on campus)
• Meals (on your own, estimated cost): $600 (this is not a fee due to KBMF)

Young Artists will perform in Chamber Music Recitals. They will perform in a chamber orchestra led by the Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra. And, will also perform side-by-side with The Cleveland Orchestra at Blossom Music Center.

Our faculty are musicians from The Cleveland Orchestra, 5XÉçÇø, and visiting artists. Every young artist will be assigned to 3-4 faculty depending on their availability and their schedules. For detailed faculty information, please refer to the following link: www.kent.edu/blossom/faculty-staff.

We accept 43 Young Artists every year in the following disciplines: 12 violins, 6 violas, 6 cellos, 1 double bass, 2 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons, 3 french horns, and 4 pianos.

The Kent Blossom Music Festival takes place in the Center for the Performing Arts at the 5XÉçÇø Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio. Young artists will spend 5 weeks at 5XÉçÇø.

The Kent Blossom Music Festival is open to musicians of all ages, ranging from talented high school conservatory students to post-doctoral professionals. The festival will provide an opportunity for young artists to hone their skills in chamber music as well as experience playing at a professional level in a side-by-side performance with The Cleveland Orchestra. You do not have to be enrolled in an educational institution to participate.