MNScholar Program, 2026

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Source Song Festival invites proposals from art song advocates in academia and postgraduate study to present 50 min lectures (no lecture recitals, please) on topics related to art song and collaboration.

Proposals related to the following topics will be highly encouraged, however we welcome all proposal topics to apply:

• Hugo Wolf and/or the Italiensches Liederbuch

• Nordic song repertoire and composers

• Non-profit arts advocacy and engagement

• Historical keyboard and performance practice

• Entrepreneurial leadership and individual agency

• CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Please submit a narrative or abstract of  your presentation, no more than 250-350 words
Submit headshot and no more than 300 word biography

• WHEN

August 2-7, 2025

• ELIGIBILITY

There is no upper age restriction. All applications must be at least 18 years old as of May 1, 2026.

• APPLICATION FEE

There is NO application fee.

• PROGRAM FEE

There will be a $250 program fee for those selected as MNScholars.

• WORKSHOP PROGRAM

Workshop includes:

• 50 minute presentation to a community and audience of approximately 40 music professionals and educators, 10:00 a.m. weekdays

• Archival recording of your presentation, and access to recordings of the other MNScholar presentations

• Feedback from Arlene Shrut and Stephen Swanson on stage presence and presentation techniques

• Access to in-person festival masterclasses, performances, and lectures throughout the week with a Festival Pass

• Instant network of fellow art song advocates to pursue further research and collaboration

It is not required to attend the entire festival, but it is highly encouraged.

Questions?  juancarlos@sourcesongfestival.org