The Southold Opera is happy to announce its first Competition for Opera Singers! We welcome singers of various ages and abilities to sing their hearts out for a chance to win prizes and perform at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall! Our elite panel features international stars from the Metropolitan Opera.
When and Where:
Applicants may choose if they would like to perform their first round in either our Southold, Long Island location or Manhattan Location.
First Round in Manhattan
Wednesday, December 5
4-9pm at Yeoryia’s Studio
2067 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
First Round and semi-final in Southold
Saturday, December 1
12-6pm at the Southold Opera House
53930 Main Road
Southold,NY 11971
Semi-Finals will all be held in Manhattan
Thursday, December 6
4-8pm Location TBD
Finals will all held in Manhattan in front a live audience
Saturday, December 8
Carnegie Hall in the Weill Hall
Divisions and Eligibility:
Junior Singers
13-19 years old
Junior Singers must prepare 2 songs, at least 1 in the classical repertoire. You must also submit proof of age.
Winners will receive scholarships to study voice technique and masterclasses at one of the locations of the Southold Opera School of Music (Southold, Long Island and Manhattan).
Adult Amateurs
35 years old and up
Amateur singers have not been paid to perform in the past 3 years. You must submit proof of age.
Adult Amateurs Singers must prepare 2 arias from the classical repertoire.
Winners will receive scholarships to study voice technique and masterclasses at one of the locations of the Southold Opera School of Music (Southold, Long Island and Manhattan).
Emerging Professionals
20-35 years old
Emerging Professionals must prepare 2 opera arias in 2 different languages.
Winners will receive cash prizes, roles in the upcoming season of the Southold Opera, and paid performance at the Southold Opera New Year’s Eve Gala. First prize winner will receive a featured recital at the Southold Opera.
Professional Opera Singers
36 years old and up
Professional Opera Singers must prepare 2 opera arias in 2 different languages.
Winners will receive cash prizes, roles in the upcoming season of the Southold Opera, and paid performance at the Southold Opera New Year’s Eve Gala. First prize winner will receive a featured recital at the Southold Opera.
Submission Requirements:
Junior Divisions:
Please submit a short bio describing their involvement in music and singing, and proof of age along with your selections to admin@southoldopera.org. You may also submit a picture to be used for promotional materials. If your preference is to audition in Southold, then the audition fee is $15. If you chose to audition in Manhattan, the application fee is $20.
Amateur Adult Singers:
Please submit a short bio describing their involvement in music and singing along with your selections to admin@southoldopera.org. You may also submit a picture to be used for promotional materials. If your preference is to audition in Southold, then the audition fee is $20. If you chose to audition in Manhattan, the application fee is $25.
Emerging Professionals and Professional Opera Singers:
Please submit your bio, headshot, and resume along with your selections to admin@southoldopera.org. The application fee for Emerging Professionals and Professionals is $30. Emerging Professionals must also submit proof of age.
Application fees can be made payable to Southold Opera by check at the door.
