ELIGIBILITY: 
Open to vocalists, ages 13 through 18, as of April 1, 2026.

First Prize: $600.00
Second Prize:  $250.00
Third Prize:  $150.00

​First, Second and Third Prize winners also receive recommendation letters from Vocal Artists Management Services (VAMS).
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Honorable Mentions are also awarded.
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ALL contestants receive detailed written feedback from the adjudication panel, comprised of staff members from VAMS.

Previous First Prize winners of this competition are not eligible.

REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS: 
Two (2) aria/song selections.  Languages other than English are not required, but encouraged.  Classical music is preferred, but musical theatre selections are allowed.  Pop music is not acceptable and will result in disqualification.  Solo selections only.  Duets and ensembles are not accepted.

AUDITION PROCEDURE: 
Each contestant must upload a VIDEO recording of the two musical selections on YouTube (other sites, such as Vimeo, are also acceptable). Selections must be performed live and include accompaniment.  Recorded accompaniment is acceptable.  Audio recordings are not acceptable and will result in disqualification.