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Emerging Artist Competition



Applicants will compete for cash prizes, scholarships, and a performance engagement in the upcoming season.


1st Place: $500, full-scholarship ($800 value) to SCLO Vocal Arts Workshop (summer 2010), and a performance engagement in the upcoming season

2nd Place: $200, partial-scholarship ($600 value) to SCLO Vocal Arts Workshop (summer 2010)

3rd Place: $100, partial-scholarship ($400 value) to SCLO Vocal Arts Workshop (summer 2010)


Eligibility for the Emerging Artist Competition is determined by these specific criteria:

*Contestants must submit a completed application, copy of legal proof of age, and 

   required entry fee ($25)

* Emerging vocalist between the ages of (16-24)

* Planning to pursue a career in Vocal Performance

* Commit to performance in the upcoming season- 1st place recipient

* Prepare 3 selections from the operatic/art song repertoire. Must have at least 1 aria.

   Selections must include at least 1 in foreign language and 1 English.

*Travel expenses to the competition are the responsibility of the singer.

*All singers have the option to use the accompanists provided by SCLO or bring their own.

*Entry fees ($25) MUST be paid by money order or check.

*Please address checks to: Sparkling City Light Opera.


Recipients will be selected based on:

            * Vocal ability

            * Musicianship

            * Stage presence

            * Presentation

            * Technique

            * Potential for success


Applications can be downloaded from the Sparkling City Light Opera website, www.SparklingCityLightOpera.com.  If you are unable to download the application call (361) 356-6945 and an application can be mailed.  The deadline to submit application materials is postmarked no later than February 10, 2010.