May 20-25, 2024

Welcome to Cincinnati Song Initiative’s week-long program that provides song lovers with an inspiring, open, and deeply enriching environment to express themselves and grow in their artistry.

We want you to join us.

Scroll to explore this year’s program, meet the ten Fellows chosen through a competitive international audition process, and register to join us as an auditor - conveniently offered either in-person or remotely from the comfort of your home.

Meet the 2024 Fellows

Meet the Faculty

  • Margo Garrett

    Margo Garrett

    Song Workshop Leader
    Fellowship Coach

    Bio
  • William McGraw

    William McGraw

    Fellowship Coach

    Bio
  • Tom Cipullo

    Tom Cipullo

    Commissioning and Working with Composers

    Bio
  • Lori Laitman

    Lori Laitman

    Commissioning and Working with Composers

    Bio
  • LaToya Lain

    LaToya Lain

    Understanding, Contextualizing, and Programming Spirituals

    Bio
  • Shawn Okpebholo

    Shawn Okpebholo

    Commissioning and Working with Composers

    Bio
  • Toni Marie Palmertree

    Toni Marie Palmertree

    Repertoire Development: Exploring the Unexplored

    Bio
  • Ellen Rissinger

    Ellen Rissinger

    Repertoire Development: Exploring the Unexplored

    Bio
  • Casey Robards

    Casey Robards

    Understanding, Contextualizing, and Programming Spirituals

    Bio
  • Laura Strickling

    Laura Strickling

    Creative Programming

    Bio