Source Song Festival

Source Song Festival Source is Minnesota's generative force in song. As its name implies, Source is a generative force.

It re-imagines the song festival by not only delivering fresh and innovative concerts, recitals and master classes, but more importantly by empowering and inspiring a new generation of musicians- composers, performers and audience members alike- through the creation of new works, the initiating of conversation, and the fostering of relationships within Minnesota’s vibrant community. Our Mission

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s its name implies, Source is a generative force. It re‐imagines the song festival by not only delivering fresh and innovative concerts, recitals and masterclasses, but more importantly by empowering and inspiring a new generation of musicians-­‐ composers, performers and audience members alike-­‐ through the creation of new works, the initiating of conversation, and the fostering of relationships within Minnesota’s vibrant community. How We Fulfill Our Mission

Source serves pianist & singer duos through MNDuo: a 5-day institute with masterclasses and recitals by international artists, the chance to work closely with an established, local song composer, coachings with locally-based, world-class artists, and performance opportunities to give performers the tools required to further their own personal artistic vision, and strengthen song performers throughout the state. Source serves song writers and art song composers through MNSong: a 5-day intensive workshop lead by composers Libby Larsen and David Evan Thomas created to instruct and inspire composers through private lessons, the opportunity to work with professional musicians on your songs, and events focusing on publishing, legal matters, and text setting. It is sure to be an invaluable experience for those whose craft is wedding text to music. Source serves audiences through public master classes, lectures, and workshops, along with thoughtfully engaging concerts and recitals all working together to create a complete experience for the listener, offering them all the tools to hone their critical and analytical skills, as well as broadening their musical palette through an intensive 7 days of unique programming. Who We Are

Source began over the Atlantic Ocean as an idea between pianist Mark Bilyeu & Clara Osowski, mezzo-soprano, on their way back home to Minneapolis after a summer of song festivals across the globe. Inspired by their time working with world-class mentors, they asked themselves “why did we have to do all this traveling when there is so much talent right in our own backyard?” Since that question, Source has created an experience for duos, composers, and audience members that will strengthen the community where they live, love, and continue to learn.

08/12/2026

Grateful to the Schubert Club!

Thank you to this amazing community of song for another great season. See you next year for Source Song Festival's 14th ...
08/08/2026

Thank you to this amazing community of song for another great season. See you next year for Source Song Festival's 14th Season: Songs of the Americas, August 2-7, 2027!

August 7, Friday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!
08/07/2026

August 7, Friday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!

August 6, Thursday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!
08/06/2026

August 6, Thursday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!

WHY STUDY DICTION Source Lecture: Anna Hersey and Nordic Diction - so thrilled to have Anna with us!
08/05/2026

WHY STUDY DICTION Source Lecture: Anna Hersey and Nordic Diction - so thrilled to have Anna with us!

Source Lecture: Anna Hersey and Nordic Diction starts the day today! See you soon at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mi...
08/05/2026

Source Lecture: Anna Hersey and Nordic Diction starts the day today! See you soon at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis!

August 5, Wednesday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!

August 5, Wednesday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!
08/05/2026

August 5, Wednesday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!

The first Masterclass: Arlene Shrut is underway!
08/04/2026

The first Masterclass: Arlene Shrut is underway!

August 4th, Tuesday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!
08/04/2026

August 4th, Tuesday: Today's events at Source Song Festival!

MNScholar Lecture #1: Hannah Comia happening right now in the Meisel room!
08/03/2026

MNScholar Lecture #1: Hannah Comia happening right now in the Meisel room!

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