Frequently Asked Young Artist Questions

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, Kent State University, 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 Kent State University Kent Campus in Kent, Ohio. Young artists will spend 5 weeks at Kent State University.

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.