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Convention '08
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AudComps 2008: New York City, May 24-26.
UPDATE: AudComps applications are now being reviewed by prescreeners. Results will be e-mailed April 21st.
AudComps gives you:
Jobs - Instead of paying for multiple audition tours, audition for multiple opera companies in one location. Some winners will receive guaranteed contracts with companies such as Sacramento Opera, Opera Fort Collins and AIMS.
Money - Compete for $15,000 in prizes.
Prizes - NEW THIS YEAR!!! First Place winners from each division receive a recording session with Gurari Studios AND a headshot session with Devon Cass Photography.
Certification - Become a Certified Classical Singer, which lets the world know you are ready for Professional Opportunities.
Feedback - Get feedback in the areas you need improvement, from many qualified sources and have a yearly barometer by which you can measure your vocal progress.
Performances - Finalists will compete in a formal setting in front of Convention participants. First-place winners will perform at the Closing Session of this year's Convention as well as at the Opening Session of the 2009 Convention.
The AudComps contains three rounds of events. Only the best will compete in the Final Round and receive $15,000 in cash prizes.
February 8, 2008 Early-Bird Application. Applications must be postmarked by this date to apply with the lower application fee. Details March 3, 2008 Final Application Deadline. All applications must be received by this date. Details April 21, 2008 Results of Pre-Screening e-mailed to applicants. Details AT THE CONVENTION: May 23-24, 2008 Professional, Emerging Professional and Young Artist/University Divisions Semi-Finals. Details May 25, 2008 Professional, Emerging Professional and Young Artist/University Divisions Final Concerts.
Details May 26, 2008 Winners of each division announced and sing at Closing Session of the Convention. Details Singers chosen by the Final Round Judges in the Emerging Professional and Professional Divisions will also receive the exclusive ranking of a Certified Classical Singer.
Age Limits - There are none!
Singers for all Artist Divisions must be at least 17 years old as of May 23, 2008. (Singers younger than 17 can compete in the College Expo.)
We have 3 Artist Divisions this year: Young Artist, Emerging Professional, and Professional. Singers now can select their artist division, based on where they are in their careers in comparison with the Division Profiles and Contract Prizes being offered. These division profiles are guidelines to help you figure out which category you belong in – they are just suggestions. No one will fit perfectly in one category, but you will probably identify more with one category than another. View Profiles
Judging these events will be several distinguished panels of judges. View Judges
Judges will use a straightforward, simple criteria to objectively decide who advances to each round of the AudComps. View Division Rankings
Many great opera houses have already been invited to attend the Final Round Concerts of the AudComps. View Houses
$15,000 in cash prizes just waiting to be awarded! View Prizes
Application Procedures and Fees
Apply online or by mail by March 3, 2008. View Procedures
View the results of the 2007 AudComps.
Questions? See FAQ page and then e-mail Kimberlee Talbot at audcomps@classicalsinger.com
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