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All prizes awarded are at the discretion of the judges.

Eligibility: The competition is open to sophomore, junior, and senior high school students recommended by their choral or voice teachers.

Required competition repertoire: Participants must prepare three contrasting pieces from the classical repertoire, including spirituals and folksongs, one of which must be in the singer’s native language.

Application procedure:

Applicant must provide—

• a letter of recommendation from the participant’s current voice teacher or choral instructor
• an unedited video (provide YouTube links to your video recordings); see Video Guidelines
• $45 non-refundable application fee

Video Guidelines:

• All videos must include memorized performances of three contrasting selections from the standard classical repertoire (including spirituals and folksongs) and be performed with live piano accompaniment.
• A spoken introduction that includes only the contestant’s name and the title of the selection should begin each recorded performance.
• The applicant may submit one video with all performances included, or three separate videos for each selection.
• Videos should give an accurate impression of the contestant’s voice (with no enhancement or editing) and with contestants appearing in full view.

Competition Rules:

Final Competition repertoire due: October 20

Live competition rounds and master classes will be held in person on the campus of Oberlin Conservatory in Kulas Recital Hall.

Oberlin Conservatory's professional collaborative pianists will be provided for the semifinal and final rounds. There will be no opportunity to rehearse with the pianist before the competition.