SBC Voice Competition

Voice competition in Chicago's west suburbs open to all singers/ages. Prize $ in 4 categories; Finalists (up to 9) & Invitational singers (up to 9) sing with orchestra (Little Stars & Teen Stars with piano):

$50--first place in "Little Stars" category (ages 13 and under)

$100--first place in "Teen Stars" category (ages 14-18) *NEW Rep Guidelines

$150--first place in "Collegiate Artist" category (ages 19-24)

$200--first place in "Emerging Stars" category (ages 25 and up)

--DEADLINE : Fri, January 16, 2026

--1st Round Auditions--Sat, Feb 7, 2026; Finals with orchestra--Mar 21/22, 2026. Invitational with orchestra--Fall 2026

--Accompanist provided on 1st Round (no online auditions); singers sing 1 aria or solo piece that is 6' or shorter & meets other criteria as listed on SBC Voice Repertoire Guidelines (available online; includes sample repertoire)

--For Application & Repertoire Guideline info: https://sinfoniettabelcanto.org/wordpress/the-sbc-voice/

(scoll down for pdfs of Application, Repertoire Guidelines, and Entry Form)