Kent Blossom Music Festival

09/18/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Stanley Konopka, Assistant Principal Viola of The Cleveland Orchestra, for spending time with the Kent State University Orchestra and coaching our string students. 🎻

Stanley’s thoughtful coaching, mentorship and attention to detail provided an invaluable experience for our students. We truly appreciate the time, expertise and generosity he shared with our musicians.

This master class was made possible through Kent State University’s partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra and Kent Blossom Music Festival — a partnership that continues to create meaningful opportunities for Kent State students to learn from and work alongside Cleveland Orchestra musicians.

Thank you, Stanley, for an inspiring and rewarding day! 🎼

08/03/2026

Thank you to all who participated for another wonderful summer of chamber music! ☀️🎶

We wrapped up Kent Blossom Music Festival 2026 side-by-side with members of The Cleveland Orchestra for a talent-filled final performance. Thank you to all who attended and special thanks to our sponsors: The Kulas Foundation, The Cleveland Orchestra, the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) and the Ohio Arts Council.

We are continually impressed by the hard work and dedication of our participants and can't wait to see what next summer brings!

07/28/2026

07/24/2026

Let's check in with a few Kent Blossom Music Festival participants! 🎶

Drawn to the program for the opportunity to improve as musicians, they cite working closely with esteemed musicians such as The Cleveland Orchestra members, guest artists and Kent State faculty as some of the festival's highlights while also noting the rapid evolution of their skills.

07/21/2026

It's the start of week five of Kent Blossom Music Festival, and participants are still giving it their all! Take a look inside the practice room as they continue to improve their skills under the guidance of world-class musicians. 🎶✨

07/17/2026

A glimpse inside the Kent Blossom Music Festival experience 📸

It's been a packed few weeks of talented performances and endless hard work. We are especially grateful to Belleria for keeping the musicians of KBMF fueled and ready to go.

Stick around to see what else this season has to bring!

07/16/2026

And just like that, it's almost time for Kent Blossom Music Festival's final concert of 2026!

Don't miss the chance to see the Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra and their side-by-side performance with The Cleveland Orchestra for a memorable final concert.

📍July 25, Blossom Music Center
Kent Blossom Music Festival Chamber Orchestra | 6 p.m.
Kent Blossom Music Festival Side-by-Side with The Cleveland Orchestra | 7 p.m.

Get tickets at the link below ⬇️
https://www.clevelandorchestra.com/events/rachmaninoffs-symphonic-dances

07/14/2026

Symphony, From the League of American Orchestras, has recognized Kent Blossom Music Festival in a recent article! 🎉

Read the full article at the link below ⬇️

The Cleveland Orchestra onstage at Blossom Music Center. Photo source: Cleveland Orchestra. Share Change font size A Decrease font size. A Reset font size. A Increase font size. In Saturday’s (6/27) WEWS-TV (Cleveland), Elizabeth VanMetre writes, “The Kent Blossom Music Festival is back for its ...

07/13/2026

Director Ricardo Sepúlveda and artistic director Isaac Terceros joined New Day Cleveland once more for a segment on Kent Blossom Music Festival!

They discussed the value of Kent Blossom Music Festival as a learning experience for musicians, as a rich concert experience for audience members and more.

Watch the full interview at the link below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3RdMTPs

07/09/2026

Don't miss our last Faculty Concert: The Blossom Quartet, featuring members of The Cleveland Orchestra!

Hear from talented musicians such as: Stephen Tavani, Yun-Ting Lee, William Bender, Dane Johansen and guest pianist Orion Weiss. Also featuring musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra: Genevieve Smelser, Gareth Zehngut and Charles Paul.

📍July 15 at 7 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall

Get tickets at the link below ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3VNAFMX