Mentors, Vocal Coaches & Music Directors

 

Songbook Academy students work with the best of the best when it comes to mentors, teachers and Songbook Academy staff.  From Music Directors to individual Vocal Coaches, Songbook Academy professionals are exceptional in their craft and their ability to guide young people passionate about performing the music of the Great American Songbook.

 

Past Guest Mentors have included:

 

 

 

Broadway Performers

  • Laura Osnes, Cinderella, Bandstand, Grease
  • Ashley Park, Mean Girls, The King and I
  • Eden Espinosa, Wicked, Rent, Brooklyn
  • Jarrod Spector, The Cher Show, Beautiful
  • Alex Gemignani, My Fair Lady, Carousel
  • Fergie L. Philippe, Hamilton 
  • Becca Petersen, Mean Girls, Bandstand
  • Michael McElroy, Big River, Next to Normal
  • Nat Zegree, Papermill's Million Dollar Quartet

 

 

 

 

 

Our vocal coaches have served as music educators at top universities, including the University of Michigan’s Music Theatre Program, University of Indianapolis’ Vocal Studies and Music Programs, Western Michigan University, Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of the Performing Arts, Heritage Music Festival, North American Music Festival, and Indiana State School Music Association. They’ve even performed on opera, concert, and Musical Theatre stages from New York City’s Lincoln Center to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing!

 

Learn more about our Vocal Coaches


 

 

Last but certainly not least, students are paired with a Music Director throughout the Songbook Academy week. Far more than accompanists, the Songbook Academy Music Directors craft unique arrangements and provide expert musical coaching that enhances each finalist’s musical performance. They have worked with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra, Rita Moreno, Liza Minnelli, Lea Salonga, Chaka Khan, Marilyn Maye, and many more. They have served as conductors and Musical Directors for Broadway, National Tours, and have written orchestrations for various concert and television series with some of the country’s leading symphony orchestras.

 

Learn more about our Music Directors

 

From the University of Michigan to New York City and Chicago, meet this year's Songbook Academy screener team!

 

Our screeners for the 2021 season will be announced at a later date.

 

Learn more about our National Screeners
 

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Contact us for more information:
The Great American Songbook Foundation
317.843.3800
Info@TheSongbook.org

The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the music of the Great American Songbook.