The Final Rounds


Competition Final Rounds, Convention Classes, & the Expo

Competition Second Round

In order to receive a Second Round time, you need to first confirm your participation via your CSmusic.net account or by emailing katie@csmusic.net.

Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, May 26

  • All Divisions
  • No additional registration is needed for the Second Round.
  • All room competition rooms are located on the Lower B2 Level of the Marriott Marquis.

***IMPORTANT DETAILS***

  • Only ONE song selection is required for the Second Round; you have approximately 7 minutes of performance time.
  • You can sing the same selection from the First Round or choose a new selection.
  • Original music is not required, but make sure the copied music you bring for the accompanist is in a three-ringed binder (no loose copies of music) in non-glare sheet protectors or taped edges (absolutely no staples).
  • You may bring your own accompanist or use the one provided, but there will be no time to practice with the accompanist beforehand.
  • Practice rooms will be available, but these rooms do not include pianos.

Other Details

  • Semiformal daytime audition attire is appropriate.
  • Approximately 600 singers participate in the Second Round:
    • 350 High School Divisions
    • 200 University Divisions
    • 150 Young Artist/Emerging Professional Divisions
  • Depending on the size of the division, approximately 14-40 singers will advance to the Semifinal Round from each division.
  • This is an open competition; parents, family, and others may sit in on the competition, space permitting.

 

Competition Semifinal Round

Monday, May 27

  • All Divisions
  • 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Format and Details

  • Singers perform ONE song selection of their choice in its entirety.
  • Repertoire can be used from previous rounds.
  • Semiformal daytime audition attire is appropriate.
  • The top 5-10 singers in each division will advance to the Final Round.
  • Winners will be notified via email and a list will be posted near the Convention Registration Desk as soon as possible after the round is complete.
  • This is an open competition; parents, family, and others may sit in on the competition, space permitting.

Competition Final Round

Monday, May 27

  • Musical Theatre Divisions
    • 2:30 – 3:30 pm
  • Classical Divisions
    • 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Format and Details

  • The Final Round will be in the Yerba Linda Ballroom on the Lower B2 Level.
  • Formal attire is appropriate for the Final Round, though not required.
  • Each singer will perform one song selection of their choice in its entirety.
  • It is recommended to use the same selection from the Semifinal Round.
  • Winners will be announced at the Awards Concert at 7:30 p.m.
  • The First Place winner of each division will perform their winning selection at the Awards Concert.

 

Awards Concert

Monday, May 27

  • All Divisions
  • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Format and Details

  • The winners of each division will be announced during the Awards Concert.
  • The First Place winner of each division will perform their winning selection.
  • Formal attire is appropriate for the Final Round, though not required.
  • Scholarships will be awarded during the concert for both Classical and Musical Theatre categories in all divisions.

Convention Classes

Every Competition participant receives a FREE Convention Attendee Pass that gets them into every Convention Class and event. No extra registration is needed.

Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27

  • High School, University, and Emerging Professional Classes
  • Top faculty members from the participating Expo schools and Exhibitors will present more than 100 masterclasses and workshops.
  • No pre-registration necessary for the classes; attend as many as you want.
    • Classes are free to attend for competition participants.
    • To SING in a masterclass:
  • Topics include Professional Role Auditions, College Auditions, Repertoire Choices, Healthy Technique, Mental, Musical, and Vocal Preparation, Choosing the Right School, Business of Singing, and more.
  • VIEW SCHEDULE

Expo Recruiting Fair

Saturday, May 25 – Sunday, May 26
(Free for all Competition participants; no additional registration necessary.)

  • Meet with undergraduate and graduate representatives from premier vocal programs as you find the right school for you. Faculty and admission officers from more than 70 of the top schools in the nation will be at the Expo to help you find the school that fits you the best.
  • Who’s coming?
    • The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston Conservatory, USC, San Francisco, BYU, Michigan, and dozens of others.
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  • Exhibitor Area Open:
    • Saturday, May 25; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
    • Sunday, May 26; 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
View the List of Attending Schools, Programs, and Companies

Exhibiting Hours: Sat and Sun, 1:00 – 5:00 pm

AIMS
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
Appcompanist
Arizona State Univ
Bard College
Boston Cons at Berklee
Boston Univ
BYU
Butler Univ
California Inst of the Arts
Carnegie Mellon Univ
Cleveland Inst of Music
Columbus State Univ
DePauw Univ
Eastman School of Music
Florida State Univ
Fresno State Univ
Furman Univ
Hartwick College
Houston Christian Univ
Illinois Wesleyan Univ
Interlochen
Ithaca College
The Juilliard School
Lawrence Univ
Longy School
LSU
Manhattan School of Music
McGill Univ
NATS
National Children’s Chorus
New England Conservatory
North Star Music
NY Cons for Dramatic Arts
Oberlin Cons
Pepperdine Univ
Purchase College
Royal Caribbean
San Francisco Cons
Santa Clara Univ
Temple Univ
Texas Tech Univ
Trusted Alliance
Univ of Alabama
Univ of Denver
Univ of Houston
Univ of Memphis
Univ of Miami
Univ of Michigan
Univ of Nevada-Reno
Univ of N. Colorado
Univ of Oregon
Univ of the Pacific
USC
Vanderbilt Univ
Viterbo Univ
VSRC and Studio Bella Voce
Walnut Hill
William Jewell College
William Lewis School

Any questions?

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