Details

Art Song Competition Details

Open to all singers living in the state of New Mexico.
Winners will be chosen based on talent and artistic achievement.
A final concert, free to the public, will be held featuring the winners.

Four Award Divisions

Vocal Artistry Division

Advanced Vocal Artists pursuing a classical singing career.

Choral/Music Education Division

Singers enrolled in a University Choral or Music Education Program

High School Division

High School Singers age 15-18

Junior Division

Young Singers age 12-14

Requirements

Completed application by deadline, April 1, 2013
$10 application fee (checks made out to AMTA Vocal Artistry)
Repertoire to include two contrasting art songs, including one Italian song. This excludes all arias, baroque and classical. An art song is music composed for one voice and piano. For the Junior and High School Division an Italian song is optional.
A competition accompanist will be provided; however you may provide your own pianist if desired. Please provide accurate repertoire information on the application including the key.
Original scores must be provided for the judges, no photocopies will be accepted.

Awards

The prizes have been donated in honor of some of the wonderful musicians, teachers, and mentors that have paved the way for Vocal Artistry in our community. We are thankful to these leaders and also to the people who have so generously donated funds in their honor.