Kent Blossom Chamber Orchestra

Since the inauguration of Blossom Music Center as the summer home of The Cleveland Orchestra in 1968, Kent State University has participated in helping to develop Blossom’s role as a center for professional training in the visual and performing arts.  

Each summer, advanced young musicians from around the globe gather together with principal members of The Cleveland Orchestra, the critically acclaimed Miami String Quartet, and major guest artists for five weeks of intensive chamber music study and performance at the professional level.  

Since its founding, over 2,712 talented young musicians have been afforded the opportunity to hone their skills, and alumni have become members of renowned orchestras and chamber groups. Currently, 17 Kent Blossom Music Festival alumni perform with The Cleveland Orchestra.