Annual vocal competition for young opera singers between the ages of 20-30. Auditions will take place on Sunday. November 10th, 2024 at the Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. Singers will be judged by three expert judges and will receive feedback from the judges at the conclusion of the event. Winners will advance to the Middle-Atlantic Region competition.
Singers must have advanced to the District Round via the Met Laffont Competition application/qualifying process and registered for the Philadelphia District auditions through the Resonance platform
Singers that have advanced to the District Round will receive a notification regarding the opening of registration. You will be prompted to log in to your Dashboard, select a District, and pay the $30 application fee to reserve your spot. Districts are limited to 25 singers and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
Applicants must offer four operatic arias in the original language and key at the District and Region levels. Oratorio, musical theater, concert arias and zarzuela are not permitted, but operetta arias are allowed. Selections should demonstrate contrasting musical styles and at least two languages.
Settlement Music School, 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 https://settlementmusic.org