2021 Cooper-Bing Competition

The purpose of The Cooper-Bing Competition is to discover, recognize, and encourage young

operatic talent.

Eligibility

The competition is open to professional and pre-professional singers who have completed, or are engaged in completing, a musical education suitable for the operatic stage.

1) All applicants must be between 22-35 years of age on May 16, 2021.

2) Past applicants (except those who have exceeded the age limit) may re-enter as new applicants. However, past finalists are no longer eligible to compete.

3) Current full-time employees of the Opera Columbus staff are ineligible to audition.

Each applicant must submit an application form online via YAP Tracker at https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/operacolumbus-2021.

The application fee is $50 and should be submitted online through YAP Tracker as part of your application. Application fees are non-refundable.

See website for application and recording requirements.

Appl deadline: Feb 24, 2021.

For more info, go to https://www.operacolumbus.org/the-cooper-bing-competition/