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The Will McLean Festival Young Musician's Program The Will McLean Music Festival is proud to provide a premier educational and motivational opportunity for young people elementary through college ages.  Whether you are a young songwriter, play an instrument, sing, or simply have an interest in acoustic Folk, Americana, Gospel, International Folk, Old Time, or Bluegrass styles we have a place for you.  The Will McLean Foundation has partnered with several other Not-For-Profit young music educational organizations and we offer college scholarship opportunities....

Will McLean Foundation “Best New Florida Song Contest” NEW THIS YEAR FOR OUR 2027 SONG CONTEST - YOUNG SONGWRITER'S  CATEGORY: We are excited to announce we have added a category for youth entries into our annual song contest. Youth up to the age of 23 are encouraged to apply! The top three entries voted by the judges will be invited to perform their songs at the 2027 Will McLean Festival. "This is something that the late Margaret Longhill, who started the Will McLean Festival in 1992, would be so happy about," says Song Contest...