How much funding does National Voice Competition provide?

National Voice Competition provides $45,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for National Voice Competition?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

National Voice Competition

YOUNG PATRONESSES OF THE OPERA INC

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Funding Amount

$45,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

National Voice Competition

Overview: Young Patronesses of the Opera hosts a nationally renowned voice competition in partnership with Florida Grand Opera, now in its 30th year (as of 2019). The competition showcases young opera singers from around the country competing for prize money to further their careers in grand opera.

Geographic Scope: National

Eligibility:

Two age categories: Senior Young Artist (age 26-30) and Junior Young Artist (age 20-25)

Singers must be invited to participate; 34 singers were invited for the 30th competition with 10 finalists selected

Award Categories and Prize Money:

Senior Young Artist 1st Prize: $10,000

Senior Young Artist 2nd Prize: $6,000

Jacquelin Major Memorial Award (Mezzo-Soprano): $4,000

Louise Peckham Todaro Memorial Award: $3,000

Charlette Seidel Honorable Mention Award: $1,000

Junior Young Artist 1st Prize: $7,500

Judy George Junior Young Artist 2nd Prize: $5,000

William S. Reese Memorial Award: $3,000

Renee and Marvin Fink Memorial Award: $2,500

IBERIABANK Award: $1,500

Irene Patti Swartz Hammond Memorial Award to a Soprano: $1,000

Audience Favorite Award: $1,000

Semifinalist stipend (non-finalists): $300 each

Format: Ten finalists perform from the opera repertoire with piano accompaniment in a concert in front of an audience and a panel of professional judges from major opera companies. Judging panel includes professionals from companies such as Lyric Opera of Chicago, Florida Grand Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, and Houston Grand Opera.

History: Founded in 1972 by YPO founding member soprano Irene Patti Swartz Hammond, who ran it until her death in 2010. Currently run by YPO members Lucie Spieler, Charlette Seidel, and Danielle Krause.

Venue: Held at Miami Beach's Colony Theatre (as of 30th competition in 2019)

Organization Contact: Young Patronesses of the Opera, 1501 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 210, Miami FL 33132

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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