William E. Schmidt Vocal Competition: Master Class and Final Round

William E. Schmidt Vocal Competition

Sarasota Opera is pleased to host the finals for Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA) third annual national Schmidt Vocal Competition at Sarasota Opera House June 1-2, 2024. The top three winners from each of 15 regional competitions will compete for a $10,000 first prize.

Funded by the William E. Schmidt Foundation, the Schmidt Vocal Competition is an annual event for U.S. high school students that sees 400+ singers compete each year – this season for more than $650K in cash awards and scholarships – just at the critical point in their early careers when they begin to look toward training on a professional level.

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June 2, 2024 10:30AM

Sarasota Opera House

William E. Schmidt Vocal Competition: Master Class and Final Round

Master Class / Final Round / Awards Ceremony

Schmidt Vocal Arts Master Class (10:30 a.m.) – Three singers from the Semi-Final round will be chosen to sing in a master class with soprano Nicole Cabell, pianist/coach Myra Huang, and soprano Marilyn Mims.

Final Round of Schmidt Vocal Competition (1 p.m.) – Up to 16 Finalists will perform on the Sarasota Opera stage and compete for cash awards, including $10,000 for First Place, $7,500 for Second Place, and $5,000 for Third Place. The Final Round will be adjudicated by celebrated judges, Dallas Opera General Director Ian Derrer, soprano Ana María Martinez, and baritone Reginald Smith, Jr. An Awards Ceremony will follow after the judges deliberate.

Tickets are not available online for this event. Please contact our box office to get up-to-the-minute ticket availability information.

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