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CS Vocal Competition

Chicago

May 23-26, 2025

Sing in the competition, get feedback from faculty, attend masterclasses, and connect with programs at the Expo Recruiting Fair.


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$13,000

in Cash Prizes

$5 Million

in University Scholarships

107

Masterclasses & Workshops

Over 50

Schools and Companies
 
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Competition Registration includes a Convention Pass

Attend any of the 100+ CS Convention masterclasses and workshops. Sing for faculty from the top schools in the country and meet with them at the College Expo Recruiting Fair.


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Convention has to offer
 

Get Scholarships!


More than $5,000,000 of university and summer program scholarships will be offered to Competition participants.


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“My daughter Sophia Heinz left the CS Music event with 3 scholarship offers! Not only did she get a 90% tuition scholarship to Vanderbilt, but she learned so many amazing life skills. We can’t imagine how any of this would have happened without CS Music as the amazing work you do is truly changing lives!”

Kartha Heinz

Competition Divisions

Singers can compete in both classical and musical theatre divisions, but must register separately for each category.

Classical

High School 1 – Freshmen and Sophomores
  • Minimum age of 14
  • Must be a current high school Freshman or Sophomore
High School 2 – Juniors and Seniors
  • Minimum age of 14
  • Must be a current high school Junior or Senior
  • Cannot be attending a university program
University
  • Ages 18-24 as of May 25, 2024
  • No undergraduate or graduate performance degree as of January 1, 2024
  • High school graduate or equivalent
Classical Young Artist/Emerging Pro
  • Minimum age of 22
  • No age limit
  • Recommended to have a degree in vocal-related field or significant vocal training
  • No principal roles with A or B level companies (companies with a budget of more than $5 million)

Musical Theatre

High School 1 – Freshmen and Sophomores

  • Minimum age of 14
  • Must be a current high school Freshman or Sophomore

High School 2 – Juniors and Seniors

  • Minimum age of 14
  • Must be a current high school Junior or Senior
  • Cannot be attending a university program

University/Pre-Professional

  • Minimum age of 18
  • No age limit
  • Recommended to have a degree in vocal-related field or significant vocal training
  • No lead experience on Broadway

Registration Options

Video Prescreen

November 1 - May 1
$25

Online Video Prescreen with written feedback.


Additional registration required for the 2nd Round.

Live Prescreen

Chicago - May 23rd
$65 
  • Live Audition at the Convention.

Includes the 2nd Round and a Convention Pass.