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Future of Opera Vocal Competition

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PURPOSE

The Future of Opera Vocal Competition, presented by UVAA Summer Opera Festival and sponsored by UVU Department of Music, is an annual event designed to discover, assist, and promote high school-aged classical singers by providing them cash, scholarships, training, and performance opportunities.  This year's competition will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2023 at Utah Valley University. 

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APPLICATION

Deadline: April 4, 2023, 11:59pm

Application fee: $15

Click below to apply: 

https://forms.gle/mRwhsdncvp2zjPHk9

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ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open to all singers aged 14-19 (as of April 1, 2023).  An extensive background in classical singing is not necessary, as this would be fairly rare in a singer of this age group. We are searching for individuals with potential in the field. Applicants might include those who have prepared for the state Solo and Ensemble Competition, choral or musical theater singers, or sterling scholar applicants. Participants may include those who have already studied voice privately, or those brand new who show an interest. We want to recognize and assist those with raw talent and showcase them in multiple performing opportunities!

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REQUIREMENTS

Singers should prepare two classical art songs or opera arias. One selection must be in a foreign language. If necessary, one piece may be a classical musical theater selection, ie. Rogers and Hammerstein. 

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Awards 

First prize (Female voice):

  •  $1,000 cash*

  • A Solo performance with professional orchestra on July 7th, 2023, at The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Full-tuition scholarship to participate in the 2023 UVAA Summer Opera Festival ($2,000 value).

  • A scholarship (up to full-tuition) to study voice at UVU**

First Prize (Male voice):

  • $1,000 cash*

  • Solo performance with professional orchestra on July 7th, 2023 at The Noorda Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Full-tuition scholarship to participate in the 2023UVAA Summer Opera Festival ($2,000 value).

  • A scholarship (up to full-tuition) to study voice at UVU**

Second place: 

  • $250 cash

  • Full-tuition scholarship to participate in the 2023UVAA Summer Opera Festival ($2,000 value).

Third place: 

  • $100 cash

  • Three-quarters-tuition scholarship to participate in the 2023UVAA Summer Opera Festival ($1,000 value).

Honorable mention(s):

  • Variable scholarships to participate in the 2023UVAA Summer Opera Festival.

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RULES

Winners will be notified on the date the competition, but awards will be presented on July 7th at the winners concert.

 

*First prize winners are required to perform at winner's concert on July 7th. In the event that a winner is unable to appear at the concert, the award will be given to the second place singer. 

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**UVU music scholarship winners must also apply to the university and fill out the scholarship application BEFORE April 15, 2023 if enrolling in Fall 2023. 

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-Scholarship criteria information can be found at uvu.scholarshipuniverse.com. 

 

-If you have applied for and received an academic scholarship, the combination of academic and music tuition scholarships may not exceed full tuition. You may send your high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores to UVU as part of your admissions application prior to March 1 to be considered for an academic scholarship. A full-tuition academic scholarship will supersede any tuition music scholarship. Scholarship awards may be received for a total of eight semesters pending annual audition and GPA results.

 

-Scholarship awards will be posted to your myUVU account later in the spring and will be formally credited to your account on the day tuition is due. Contact the Scholarship Office directly (https://www.uvu.edu/financialaid/) to inquire about your eligibility status and if there are further steps and/or appeals you must complete for eligibility.

 

Note: Utah Valley University (UVU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), disability status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, citizenship, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

 

The information provided is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s disclosure requirements for programs eligible for Title IV financial aid as programs that prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation as required in 34 CFR6668.6(b). 

 

Questions? Contact us: uvaasummeropera@gmail.com

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