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Johnny Mercer Foundation Young Songwriters Intensive

 

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August 4-10, 2025

 

What is it? JMF1

A fully funded Songwriting Intensive. This 7-day songwriting Intensive focuses on providing 10 young artists a unique opportunity to learn and advance the fundamentals of contemporary and musical theater songwriting from top industry professionals to learn skills and tools to pursue careers as professional songwriters.

 

Where is it?  

Snow Pond Center for the Arts, on an idyllic lake in Sidney, Maine .


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When is it?

The camp runs from August 4-10, 2025 (with travel days on August 3rd and 11th)

 

Who is it for? 

Serving songwriters ages 14-20.

 

What is provided?

Free tuition, lodging, all meals, transportation to and from the airport to campus, and travel expenses to be approved by the program coordinator (Receipts must be provided).

 

What can I expect from this experience?
practice cabinThis 7-day songwriting Intensive focuses on the fundamentals of contemporary and musical theater songwriting through a series of tutorials, classes, workshops and writing exercises. In addition, students will have time to enjoy activities on the lake like swimming, kayaking, canoeing, campfires and more!

 

What do I need to submit?

Submit a link to 2 audio song samples and lyric sheets in any genre (i.e. Pop, Rock, R&B, HipHop, Country, Musical Theatre, Folk, Jazz, etc.).

 

When do submissions open?JMF3

Submissions are open! Apply Here!

 

When do submissions close?

March 1st, 2025

 

When will I be notified?

No later than March 14th, 2025

 

APPLY TODAY!

 

 

Faculty & Staff

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Artistic Director- Kaitlin Hopkins

 

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Adam Gwon

 

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Rona Siddiqui

 

 

  

Additional Links:

Johnny Mercer Foundation

C.S.H.A.R.P. Center for Research and Development in Residence at Snow Pond 

Snow Pond Center for the Arts

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