60th Annual Young Artists Competition

The 60th Annual Young Artists Competition is now accepting applications.

The Junior Voice Division is open to students age 17-21 years enrolled in a college or conservatory in a degree program. High school students may be considered upon recommendation of their instructor and approval of competition co-chairs. Contestants must be prepared to sing a selection published for soloist and orchestra totaling at least eight minutes and no more than 15 minutes. Multiple selections may be performed.

The Senior Voice Division is open to any student enrolled in a college or conservatory in a degree program age 22-26 years. Maximum age is 26 years on date of contest. Contestants must be prepared to sing a selection published for soloist and orchestra totaling at least eight minutes and no more than 15 minutes. Multiple selections may be performed.

All contestants must perform music from MEMORY and must provide two copies of their music, including all cadenzas, for the judges.

Your completed application form with a non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 must be post marked no later than March 3rd, 2022. Late registration fee is $25.00. All fees are non-refundable. Applications will be submitted in the order received until the competition is filled. Make checks payable to The Friends of the Symphony. Mail to: the Lima Symphony Orchestra, Attn: Young Artists Competition, P.O. Box 1651, Lima, Ohio 45802.

Contestants are responsible for their own expenses and must be prepared to remain for the evening concert on April 4th should they be selected as a finalist. Two contestants in each division will be selected to perform in the Finalist Concert. This performance will determine the First Place Winners. Please notify your accompanist of this requirement.