In November 2026, a new book written by the “Singing Justice Collective” (of which Thomas Hampson and Hampsong Foundation Managing Director Christie Finn are a part) will be published by University of Michigan Press. This collaboration was part of the Hampsong Foundation’s involvement in the Singing Justice Collective through the Humanities Collaboratory at the University […]
Read ArticleOn July 28, 2026, the PBS NewsHour featured Thomas Hampson, the founder and president of the Hampsong Foundation, with a special focus on his work in American classic song and the Song of America database. Watch the clip on YouTube: View on Substack: The Under-Told Stories Project: “Singing of America”
Read ArticleSong of America (https://songofamerica.net), a Hampsong Foundation project originally in collaboration with the Library of Congress, unveiled its newly redesigned website on July 6, 2026, a mobile-first digital platform that invites audiences to experience the history of the United States through poetry and song. Timed to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary, the site offers an […]
Read ArticleCheck out this article in Classical Music magazine about the Hampsong Foundation, written by Jon Tolansky and published on March 25, 2026. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to share more about our mission, projects, and collaborations. What defines the ‘Song Of America’ – 250 years on?
Read ArticleRegistration for the 2026 Institute is open until May 25, 2026! Now in its sixth iteration, Singing Down the Barriers (SDtB) is an intensive exploration of the repertoire of African American, African and African Diaspora concert composers for the university student, apprentice, teacher (private, high school or university), coach, choral conductor, church musician, professional singer, […]
Read ArticleRegistration for 2025’s Institute is now open! Now in its fifth iteration, Singing Down the Barriers (SDtB) is an intensive exploration of the repertoire of African American, African and African Diaspora concert composers for the university student, apprentice, teacher (private, high school or university), coach, choral conductor, church musician, professional singer, or organization administrator. The […]
Read ArticleThe Hampsong Foundation was proud to support the Global Art Song Congress “20th Century Art Song: Hybridity, Multiplicity, Interculturality” from March 14-16, 2024 in Freiburg, Germany. The Congress was conceived and directed by Prof. Dr. Natasha Loges. The congress explored 20th-century piano-accompanied songs (Kunstlieder) from former colonized and colonial-adjacent regions. It focused on recent archival […]
Read ArticleFor the sixth consecutive year, the Pierre Boulez Saal and Thomas Hampson present Schubert Week – a week dedicated to Schubert Lieder featuring daily concerts, workshops, and other events in Berlin. More information and live stream videos here: https://hampsongfoundation.org/resource/schubert-week-in-berlinjan-22-28-2024/
Read ArticleThe registration deadline for this summer’s Singing Down the Barriers Institute has been extended until April 15, 2024! Singing Down the Barriers (SDtB) is an intensive exploration of the repertoire of African American, African and African Diaspora concert composers for the university student, apprentice, teacher (private, high school or university), coach, choral conductor, church musician, […]
Read ArticleSinging Down the Barriers (SDtB) is an intensive exploration of the repertoire of African American, African and African Diaspora concert composers for the university student, apprentice, teacher (private, high school or university), coach, choral conductor, church musician, professional singer, or organization administrator. The institute offers an approach to performance and is also designed to provide […]
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