COMPETITION AUDITIONS

International & U.S. applicants may apply

Over $5,000.00 in CASH PRIZES!

All Finalists compete at CARNEGIE HALL &
Semi-finalists compete at NATIONAL OPERA CENTER

FOUR AGE CATEGORIES
Junior High Division (10-14)
High School Division (13-19)
Division I (18-28)
Division II (29-40)

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Round I: Regional Finals

LIVE REGIONAL COMPETITION AUDITIONS

New York City, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami, Jacksonville, Salt Lake City, & Greensboro *Walk-ins are welcome, time permitting.*

AUDITIONS BY VIDEO RECORDING
Although a live audition is preferred, applicant may audition 
by video recording if unavailable for a live audition.

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Round II: National Semi-Finals
*Open to Public this year. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door (if available).
NEW YORK CITY
Friday, April 30, 2021
Scorca Hall at National Opera Center
Division I (5:00PM)
Division II (7:30PM)

Saturday, May 1, 2021
Scorca Hall at National Opera Center
Junior High Division (12:15PM)
High School Division (2:30PM)

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Round III: National Finals (All Divisions)
*Open to the Public. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
NEW YORK CITY
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall (8:00PM)

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COMPETITION REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
Junior High Division: One piece only: aria, sacred, musical theatre or art song
High School Division: One piece only: aria, sacred, musical theatre or art song
Division I: Three pieces: arias or art songs in at least two contrasting languages
Division II: 5 arias in at least three contrasting languages

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PRIZES
Junior High & High School Divisions
Semi-Finalists compete at the Scorca Hall at National Opera Center.
Those who advance to the Finals compete at Carnegie Hall.
In addition, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Winners will be invited to perform in NY Lyric's
Opera Gala at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.

Division I & II
Semi-Finalists compete at the Scorca Hall at National Opera Center.
Those who advance to the Finals compete at Carnegie Hall. 
In addition, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Winners will be invited to perform in NY Lyric's Opera Gala at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.

Cash Prizes for Division I:
1st Prize: $1,000.00, 2nd Prize: $500.00, 3rd Prize: $250.00
Cash Prizes for Division II:
1st Prize: $2,000.00, 2nd Prize: $1,000.00, 3rd Prize: $500.00