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Sing at any First Round and Advance to the National Rounds:

$2.1 million in Tuition Scholarships
$6,000 in Cash Prizes
Immediate Written Feedback
Invaluable Audition Experience
Unique Networking Opportunities

28 First Round locations remain, including the new Online Round.
*View all live First Round locations.

**Due to severe weather the Colorado State University First Round has been postponed until February 11.**

"The Classical Singer has opened up opportunities for me
that otherwise would not have been possible . . .
Having all those scholarships has made SUCH a difference!"

- Sean Plumb, High School Competition winner

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HIGH SCHOOL
- For singers between the ages of 14 and 18 as of May 24, 2012.
UNDERGRADUATE
- For singers between the ages of 18 and 25 as of May 24, 2012, with no undergraduate degree as of September 1, 2011.
GRADUATE
- For singers under the age of 32 as of May 22, 2012, with an undergraduate degree who are currently enrolled in master's degree program, plan to enroll in a master's degree program, or have completed a master's degree program within two years.

Choose Your Location

First Round (View Locations)

October 29 - May 25
Choose any First Round location—more than 40 university sites.
Top half of participants advance to the Second Round.
- The Undergraduate and Graduate Division Second Round will be held on Friday, May 25.
- The High School Division Second Round will be held on Saturday, May 26.
Perform at least 1 song selection in front of university faculty.
Receive immediate written feedback from the judges.
Accompanist provided at no extra cost; singers can bring their own if desired.

Online First Round (View More Details)

Includes a free 3-month Classical Singer & Auditions Plus Web Subscription
Create a Singer Profile on Auditions Plus.
Upload/embed 2 video selections on your profile.
Receive written feedback from two university faculty.
Deadline April 1.
Winners announced April 20.
Top half of participants advance to the Second Round in Chicago.
- The Undergraduate and Graduate Division Second Round will be held on Friday, May 25.
- The High School Division Second Round will be held on Saturday, May 26

Sing for Scholarships & Cash Prizes

Second, Seminfal & Final Rounds

Chicago, May 24-27 (Westin O'Hare Hotel)
Second Round May 25-26
- The Undergraduate and Graduate Division Second Round will be held on Friday, May 25.
- The High School Division Second Round will be held on Saturday, May 26.
Semifinal Round for all division will be held Sunday morning, May 27.
Final Round Concert for all divisions will be held Sunday evening, May 27.
Singers receive written feedback from judges after each round.
$6,000 in cash prizes, $2.1 million in university scholarships, multiple summer program scholarships, and other awards.

View Official Rules and full FAQ page, or e-mail the Classical Singer office.
Watch the 2011 Competition Video Preview
$75 registration fee includes:
- All rounds of the Competition
- College Expo Recruiting Fair and High School Masterclasses
- 3-month web subscription to Classical Singer magazine & Auditions Plus

Testimonials

"Not a day passes that I don't benefit from something I learned for that great weekend in LA. It was a wonderful gift to those of us who participated."
- John Way, Paradise Valley, AZ

“The Competition talent was mind-blowing!!!”
- Caroline Smith, DePauw University

“. . . a tremendous learning opportunity—singing for and receiving written feedback from voice professors was invaluable.”
- Mary-Liz O’Neill, Huntington, NY

“The Competition was incredible! I would recommend it to other singers without a doubt!”
- Daniel McGrew, Orange, CA

“The Competition was an amazing experience!”
- Samantha Hankey, Marshfield, MA