CS Music
Undergraduate, Graduate, Emerging Pro, Young Artist
CS Music, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
SAS Performing Arts 5th Annual Opera Vocal CompetitionDescriptionPart of SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios mission is to focus on recognizing and creating opportunities for emerging artists and helping to support them to the next level of artistic development.
To achieve that, we have instituted a competition for emerging artists. Since our first competition in 2020, SAS has awarded over $20,000 to emerging artists to assist them in their career development. Past winners have gone on to various young artist programs and make their debuts with major companies across Europe and the United States including The Metropolitan Opera, Tulsa Opera, Florida Grand Opera, The English National Opera, and Staatsoper Berlin.
Date:
October 26, 2024
Competition Awards
1st Prize: $3,500
2nd Prize: $1,500
3rd Prize: $1,000 - The Luana DeVol Award for Dramatic Voices
Classical Cross Over Award: $500 - The Frank Surdi Memorial Award
The LC Vaughn Sankofa Memorial Award for emerging African American Artists - $150.00
Incentive Grants: $100
The Jeanette Reith Larsen Memorial Incentive Award
The Adele T Rossano Memorial Incentive Award
EligibilityThe competition is open to all performers who desire a career in opera and classical crossover.
The performer's challenge: present to the judges a proper technique, an understanding of the text and style of the selection through their understanding of the music and lyrics.
Classical crossover is a genre that hovers between classical and popular music, and is usually targeted at fans of both types of music. In the most common type of crossover, classically trained performers (most often operatic superstars) sing the Great American Songbook, show tunes, or holiday songs. These submissions must be in English.
Age Requirement:
18+
Application & Fees$40 Application Fee*
How to ApplyComplete the online application. The cut off date for applications is September 8, 2024.
Please follow submission guidelines for Opera category as well as Crossover category completely.
Throughout the competition, the decision of the judges is final.
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To achieve that, we have instituted a competition for emerging artists. Since our first competition in 2020, SAS has awarded over $20,000 to emerging artists to assist them in their career development. Past winners have gone on to various young artist programs and make their debuts with major companies across Europe and the United States including The Metropolitan Opera, Tulsa Opera, Florida Grand Opera, The English National Opera, and Staatsoper Berlin.
Date:
October 26, 2024
Competition Awards
1st Prize: $3,500
2nd Prize: $1,500
3rd Prize: $1,000 - The Luana DeVol Award for Dramatic Voices
Classical Cross Over Award: $500 - The Frank Surdi Memorial Award
The LC Vaughn Sankofa Memorial Award for emerging African American Artists - $150.00
Incentive Grants: $100
The Jeanette Reith Larsen Memorial Incentive Award
The Adele T Rossano Memorial Incentive Award
EligibilityThe competition is open to all performers who desire a career in opera and classical crossover.
The performer's challenge: present to the judges a proper technique, an understanding of the text and style of the selection through their understanding of the music and lyrics.
Classical crossover is a genre that hovers between classical and popular music, and is usually targeted at fans of both types of music. In the most common type of crossover, classically trained performers (most often operatic superstars) sing the Great American Songbook, show tunes, or holiday songs. These submissions must be in English.
Age Requirement:
18+
Application & Fees$40 Application Fee*
How to ApplyComplete the online application. The cut off date for applications is September 8, 2024.
Please follow submission guidelines for Opera category as well as Crossover category completely.
Throughout the competition, the decision of the judges is final.
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