Songbook Academy in Concert

Songbook Academy in Concert brings together talented young singers from across the country to celebrate the timeless music of the Great American Songbook. This special performance showcases solos and group numbers that highlight the variety and lasting appeal of American popular music. The event is hosted by Michael Feinstein, a five-time Grammy Award nominee and founder of the Great American Songbook Foundation, making it a wonderful opportunity for families to experience live music performed by rising vocal talent. This concert marks the grand finale of the annual Songbook Academy program, the foundation's signature educational initiative. It takes place at the Payne & Mencias Palladium at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. The city is recognizing the local Great American Songbook Foundation this July, celebrating its mission to preserve and honor the history of popular music. Families who enjoy classic American music and appreciate hearing young performers at their best will find this an inspiring evening.