Text in stylized font that reads 'The Fellowship of the Song: Life's Journey' on a black background.

May 17-22, 2026

Videography by B Studios

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.

Festival Passes
Festival Passes

Festival Events

Single tickets available on each event’s page. Or, enjoy the entire festival with a discounted Fellowship Pass!

Livestreaming and online replays for all events are available through June 23 with either single tickets or Fellowship Pass purchase.

Featured
The Fellowship of the Song: Love’s Magic
May 17
Song Workshop
The Fellowship of the Song: Love’s Magic
Song Workshop
Song Workshop
The Fellowship of the Song: The Far Shore
May 18
Song Workshop
The Fellowship of the Song: The Far Shore
Song Workshop
Song Workshop
In Conversation with Julia Bullock
May 18
Class
In Conversation with Julia Bullock
Class
Class
Come to Ukraine, Look for America
May 18
Concert
Come to Ukraine, Look for America
Concert
Concert
Arts Admin Crash Course
May 19
Class
Arts Admin Crash Course
Class
Class
The Fellowship of the Song: Fellows’ Opening Concert
May 19
Concert
The Fellowship of the Song: Fellows’ Opening Concert
Concert
Concert
Spirituals that Changed the World
May 20
Class
Spirituals that Changed the World
Class
Class
The Fellowship of the Song: All About Spirituals
May 20
Song Workshop
The Fellowship of the Song: All About Spirituals
Song Workshop
Song Workshop
Winterreise: The Cost of Isolation
May 20
Concert
Winterreise: The Cost of Isolation
Concert
Concert
The Fellowship of the Song: John Carter’s Cantata
May 21
Song Workshop
The Fellowship of the Song: John Carter’s Cantata
Song Workshop
Song Workshop
Composer’s Roundtable
May 21
Class
Composer’s Roundtable
Class
Class
Robert Owens at 100: A Centennial Celebration of Song and Cultural Memory
May 22
Class
Robert Owens at 100: A Centennial Celebration of Song and Cultural Memory
Class
Class
The Fellowship of the Song: Fellows’ Closing Concert
May 22
Concert
The Fellowship of the Song: Fellows’ Closing Concert
Concert
Concert
Fellowship Passes
Fellowship Passes

Meet the Fellows

  • A young man with wavy brown hair and fair skin, wearing a blue, floral-patterned button-up shirt, looking to the side with a slight smile against a dark background.

    Jonathan Eyers, baritone

    Papamoa, New Zealand

    Bio
  • A young woman with wavy brown hair and blue eyes wearing a red off-shoulder dress, standing in a hallway with blurred background.

    Alexandra Henderson, soprano

    Oneonta, New York

    Bio
  • A smiling woman with dark hair pulled back, wearing a black sleeveless top with sheer neckline, standing outdoors in a city setting with blurred warm lights in the background.

    Michaela Kelly, soprano

    Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

    Bio
  • A woman with long black hair, wearing a black lace top, smiling near a grand piano.

    Jeongmin Oak, piano

    Seoul, South Korea

    Bio
  • A joyful woman with curly hair wearing a green velvet dress and jewelry, standing outside near a brick wall, smiling and touching her chest with one hand.

    Isabel Randall, mezzo

    Rota, Spain

    Bio
  • A young woman with blue eyes and wavy brown hair sitting outside on a wooden bench, with red and green foliage in the background, wearing a black top with floral lace details.

    Amanda Raymond, piano

    Pittsfield Township, Michigan

    Bio
  • A young man with dark hair and glasses, wearing a beige checkered suit, sitting at a piano with one hand resting on the keys, in a dimly lit room.

    William Shi, piano

    Brisbane, Australia

    Bio
  • A young man in a suit and floral shirt standing next to a large tree outdoors, looking to the side with a slight smile.

    Daniel Peter Silcock, piano

    Peterhead, Scotland

    Bio
  • A young woman with long brown hair smiling, standing next to a brick wall outdoors with trees and a pathway in the background.

    Margaret Tigue, soprano

    Wantagh, New York

    Bio
  • Young man with glasses wearing a black suit and white shirt, standing against a plain white background.

    Jarod Yap, piano

    Buffalo, New York

    Bio

Meet the Faculty and Guest Artists

  • Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length gray hair, smiling, wearing a colorful patterned blouse, standing outdoors with a blurred green park background.

    Kayo Iwama

    Fellowship Coach & Song Workshop Leader

    Bio
  • LaToya Lain

    LaToya Lain

    Fellowship Coach & Song Workshop Leader

    Bio
  • Casey Robards

    Casey Robards

    Fellowship Coach & Song Workshop Leader

    Bio

  • Simon Barrad

    Baritone
    Come to Ukraine, Look for American

    Bio

  • Jonathan Bryan

    Baritone
    Winterreise: The Cost of Isolation

    Bio

  • Julia Bullock

    Soprano & May Festival Director
    In Conversation with Julia Bullock

    Bio

  • Lori Laitman

    Composer
    Composer’s Roundtable

    Bio

  • Samuel Martin

    Pianist, Arts Administrator & Educator
    Arts Admin Crash Course

    Bio

  • Lyndsi Maus

    Pianist & Educator
    Winterreise: The Cost of Isolation

    Bio

  • Natasha Naik

    Soprano & Arts Administrator
    Arts Admin Crash Course

    Bio

  • Chandi Millet Plummer

    Soprano & Educator

    Bio

  • Laura Strickling

    Soprano & Educator
    Composer’s Roundtable

    Bio

  • Darryl Taylor

    Countertenor & Educator
    Robert Owens at 100

    Bio

  • Kseniia Polstiankina Barrad

    Pianist
    Come to Ukraine, Look for America

    Bio