North Shore Choral Society’s Young Artists Competition

The Dr. Donald Chen Young Artists Award, established in 2008, supports and promotes young, emerging singers.  A competition, open to aspiring singers ages 19-26, who reside in the Chicago area, will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Eight finalists will be selected from submitted applications to compete in a live audition before a panel of judges.  The audition will take place at 4:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Avenue in Wilmette and will be open to the public.

Prizes: Third Place – $100.  Second Place - $250.  First Place – $500 and a solo performance in an upcoming North Shore Choral Society concert. 

Live Audition Requirements: Two selections, 8 minute maximum total performance.  One operatic aria and one contrasting art song or oratorio aria, freely determined by the applicant, are required. An accompanist will be provided for the live auditions and will rehearse with the contestants immediately before the competition on April 25th.  

Requirements: To be considered for the live audition, please submit the application, a sample solo recording (any repertoire), and one letter of recommendation preferably from the singer’s studio voice teacher.  The application package must arrive by e-mail or mail by March 31, 2010.  Singers chosen for the live audition will be contacted by April 12.

Submit all materials to Dr. Julia Davids, Director, North Shore Choral Society, jdavids@mac.com or c/o Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091.

For more information on the North Shore Choral Society and an application form, visit www.northshorechoral.org

North Shore Choral Society Young Artist Competition 2010

Name: 	________________________	Age:   ___________

Address: 	________________________________________

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Phone:	_____________________      Email:	  _____________________

Voice Type: 	______________________

Singing Experience (please list teachers, programs and dates etc. or attach)

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Live Audition Repertoire (2 pieces, 8 minutes maximum)

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Letter of Recommendation coming from ___________________________

Please email materials (with link to sample of singing or attach) to jdavids@mac.com or mail to Dr. Julia Davids, Artistic Director, North Shore Choral Society, c/o 1024 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, IL, 60091.