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Students, faculty, and musicians gather together to create a songwriting community like no other. From complete beginners to advanced songwriters, everyone is welcome to attend this exciting, rejuvenating, skill-expanding workshop.

“I think everyone in some small way woke up from a long sleep. Everyone who took the class was happier and more alive than had been when they entered the first class."

Two tracks are available at Universe of Song. Track One is designed for first time UOS students and beginning songwriters. Returning UOS students and advanced songwriters,   Track Two was created with you in mind.  Attendees are free to mix it up as well. 

Both tracks are designed to give guided experience through important areas of songwriting. Each year our focus for the event changes as we explore the Universe of Song, so the program is always of great value in new ways, year after year.  In this program, students are encouraged to use new songwriting techniques with extensive one-on-one instruction from faculty. Universe of Song will challenge you where you need it most and support you no matter what level you are as a writer.

“Have you ever been lost in a strange city and somebody gave you good directions. You start following them, and get that good felling "Hell yes this is the right way." Well that's how you guys made me feel.”

In addition to the guided part of the program, many electives are available. These allow students to customize their program at UOS for their own optimal experience.

Finally, there are multiple opportunities to perform and be part of community music making, as well as exciting, world-class concerts.

"Universe of Song exceeded my expectations. I learned so many new and different tools. The performance exercises were exciting. I am interested in more of this!"

Universe of Song is an inclusive, inter-generational community of diverse yet like-minded people. It’s a 4-day event that will change your songwriting, enrich your life, and rejuvenate your soul!

"Universe of Song was incredible, the overall experience helped me grow and become happy in just four days. I learned more in four days than I thought I could have learned in a life time"

What to Expect:
Expect to enjoy four days of fascinating workshops. Classes include presentations and plenty of hands on experience. You will be writing the songs! Also, there will be ample opportunities for sharing and learning from each other, as well as rejuvenation on the beautiful Saint Francis University Campus.

-Enjoy four days of workshops geared to your experience level.
-Grow while learning with excellent teachers.
- Attend exciting concerts and then have fun listening or performing on the open stage.
- Join in daily community music making events.
-Meet many wonderful creative people, make new friends, and cheer each other on.
-Experience songs in new ways and learn to understand songs more deeply.
-Enjoy comfortable housing and delicious meals.
-Leave the Universe of Song feeling rejuvenated, excited, and focused with new skills, understanding, and friends.

"A week later and I am still floating from the UOS experience. Thank you to everyone for making it even more meaningful than last year. Besides the learning, it's such a spiritual thing also because we all get down to our bare souls. I couldn't ask for better instructors, nor could I find a nicer group of classmates"

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