Federation of the Art Song

The Federation of the Art Song (FAS) was founded in 2021 by Alta Malberg (President), and Martin Néron, co-artistic directors of the organization.

Believing strongly in the value of songs of all genres sung in classical style, FAS helps deserving singers and collaborative pianists to develop their artistic abilities and identities. Our goal is to educate the public on the expanding catalogue of song repertoire from a multitude of sources and communities, thus benefitting audiences and artists alike.

THE COMPONENTS OF FAS ARE:

Fellowship Award

Songs on the Move

Songs from Outside the Box

If Music be the Food of Love*

*Funded in part by the Ariel Eden Malberg Memorial Fund

 

We are thrilled to introduce our FAS Fellows 2026, the brilliant duo of

Claire McCahan, mezzo-soprano, and pianist Barbara Noyes,

who performed splendidly in the Oct. 24 final auditions. This year’s competition (heard in Greenfield Hall, Manhattan School of Music) was at an extremely high level of quality. A distinguished panel of judges considered ten impressive duos in the semifinal auditions, five of which advanced to the finals, performing short programs of American song.

We are grateful to MSM for their generosity in hosting us this year.

Visit our Fellowship page for more information on Claire and Barbie, and the other accomplished semifinalists and finalists.

FALL EVENT! November 16, 2:00pm

We have the unprecedented opportunity to present Metropolitan Opera and world-renowned tenor, PAUL APPLEBY, in solo concert for a select audience of donors, in the Smith House at Princeton Landing, 400 Sayre Dr., Princeton.

Mr. Appleby will be joined by pianist Martin Néron in an exciting program of American songs, followed by an elegant reception.

Admission is through a donation of $150/person. Please click on the Donate button at the top right of your screen for a Paypal transaction, or send a personal check to:

Federation of the Art Song, 182 Autumn Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Seats for this extraordinary event are limited, so act now!

FAS will honor the United States and its vast contributions of vocal music, during the year of its semiquincentennial birthday on July 4, 2026. We will encourage artists and the public to explore the impressive catalog of songs by American composers, beginning with our fall 2025 search for the 2026 FAS Fellows. Our focus will include art song, the Great American Songbook, folk songs, even arrangements of popular songs. Join us in celebrating our varied and enriching heritage of American music!