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Contact us for more information:
The Great American Songbook Foundation
317.844.2251
Info@TheSongbook.org
Our Mission
The Great American Songbook Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission
to inspire and educate by celebrating the Great American Songbook.
About the Program
The Songbook Academy® brings 40 high school singers to Carmel, Indiana, each July for eight days of coaching, workshops, rehearsals, and performances at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts.
Through the Great American Songbook, students strengthen their skills, explore their individual artistry, and build connections with fellow singers and professional artists.
If you attend the Songbook Academy, you will:
Learn from Accomplished Artists
Work with Broadway performers, jazz
vocalists, recording artists, music directors, and educators who share their experience through coaching, masterclasses, and workshops. Guest mentors have included Tony, Emmy, and GRAMMY Award winners, with a different mix of artists joining the program each summer.
Hone Your Craft
Explore vocal technique and health, song interpretation, storytelling, phrasing, and stage presence. Workshops offer opportunities to try new approaches, ask questions, and take creative risks in a supportive environment.
Receive Personalized Coaching
Each student joins a team of eight singers led by a vocal coach and music director. Daily team time gives you space to explore your voice, work through musical and interpretive choices, and receive guidance tailored to your goals. This small-group setting also allows you to learn alongside your peers, support one another, and build close connections with your coaches and fellow singers.
Perform on a World Class Stage
Put your work into practice through public performances on the Payne & Mencias Palladium stage. Every student performs a solo in the Songbook Showcase. The week culminates in Songbook Academy in Concert, featuring team medleys, ensemble numbers, and selected solos. Families and friends can celebrate students’ work in person or through available livestreams.
Join a Lifelong Community
Relationships formed during Songbook Academy week last beyond the program. Alumni maintain friendships, collaborate on creative projects, and return to encourage new students. Whether music becomes your career or remains a lifelong passion, you have a place in this community, with support from fellow alumni and our staff.
Questions?
Visit our FAQs for information about housing, travel, family attendance, and other program details, or contact SongbookAcademy@TheSongbook.org.
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