2021 Orpheus Competition

Since 1996, the Middle Tennessee Choral Society has sponsored the Orpheus Vocal Competition. It exists to provide financial support and encouragement to singers up to age 30 from around the United States who are pursuing careers as Vocal artists. Orpheus is the only competition of its kind in the south central United States.

This year the Society will be awarding grand prizes of $3,000 for the Student winner and $5,000 for the Young Artist winner. Additional prizes will be awarded by individuals and corporations.

The Young Artist and Student Competition is open to any singer who has completed or is in the process of completing an accredited music education.

Student category ages 19-24 (by application deadline January 8th, 2021).

Young Artist category ages 25 to 30 (by application deadline January 8th, 2021).

In the application, you will need to submit a link to your audition video in .mp4 format in recital attire. Please host the video on YouTube if possible. Please note that your video will be used for all rounds of the competition.

See our website for repertoire and recording requirements.

Appl deadline: January 8th, 2021. Appl fee: $75.

For more info, go to http://orpheusvocal.com/