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Convention '09 Chicago
 Overview - Professional Track - University Competition - High School Competition - College Expo

High School Competition
Overview ~ FAQ ~ Rules ~ '08 Winners ~ '08 Review

$2,000,000+ in Scholarships,
$7,500 in Cash Prizes,
and More than 60 Top Schools ...
The Classical Singer High School Vocal Competition '09
NOTE: DVD orders of the 2008 Competition and Convention
are available through the Classical Singer Bookstore online.

2009 First Round

  • Registration will open on September 1, 2008.
  • The First Round runs from November 1, 2008 through March 15, 2009, and will be held at universities throughout the nation (see locations below). The top three winners, plus other selected finalists, advance to the Second Round (singers are responsible for their own travel and hotel costs).
  • The Second Round will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Westin O'Hare in Chicago. Approximately 30 singers will advance from the Second Round to the Semifinal Round.
  • The Semifinal Round and the Final Round Concert will be held at the same location on Sunday, May 31.
  • More than $5,000 of Cash prizes, will be awarded to the winners.
  • Students can register for more than one location.
  • Refer to the Rules page and Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.
  • The $75 registration fee includes all rounds of the Competition, the College Expo, and a free subscription to Classical Singer magazine.
  • Upon registration you will receive an email confirmation and a welcome letter in the mail with your competition time. Please contact Becky Stoddard if you do not receive your time within three weeks of registering.
  • For general questions, email info@classicalsinger.com or call the Classical Singer office at 877-515-9800

Up to FULL and HALF Tuition Scholarships will be awarded to the national finalists from the following schools:

  • Arizona State University
  • Binghamton University
  • Boston Conservatory
  • Brigham Young University
  • Chapman University
  • Eastman School of Music
  • DePauw University
  • James Madison University
  • Lawrence University
  • Mannes College
  • North Carolina Wilmington
  • North Park University
  • San Diego State University
  • Shorter College
  • Texas Christian University
  • Tulane University
  • University of Alabama
  • University of Houston
  • Universtiy of Miami
  • University of Pacific
  • University of Texas
  • William Jewell College

    • The First Round will be held at the following locations (dates and locations are subject to change and will be updated regularly):

    Location Date   Location Date
    Arizona State University
    Jan 2009
    		  Texas Christian University
    TBD
    Brigham Young University (UT)
    Jan 10
    		  The Boston Conservatory
    Nov 15
    Chapman University (So. CA)
    Jan 24
    		   Tulane University (LA)
    TBD
    Colorado State University
    TBD
    		   UNC Wilmington (NC)
    Jan 17
    Converse College (SC)
    Jan 17
    		   University of Alabama
    Jan 17
    DePauw University (IN)
    TBD
    		   University of Houston (TX)
    Jan 2009
    Highline Community College (WA)
    TBD
    		   University of Miami (FL)
    Feb 7
    James Madison University (VA)
    March 14
    		   University of Michigan
    Jan 2009
    Lawrence University (WI)
    Dec 6
    		   University of Minnesota
    Feb 14
    Mannes College (NYC)
    TBD
    		   University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    TBD
    New York University
    Jan 24
    		   University of Texas
    March 6
    North Park University (IL)
    Feb 7
    		   Vanderbilt University (TN)
    March 14
    San Diego State University (CA)
    Nov 8
    		   Westminster Choir College (NJ)
    Feb 21
    Shorter College (GA)
    Jan 10
    		   Wichita State University (KS)
    TBD
    Temple University (PA)
    Jan 2009
    		   William Jewell College (MO)
    Feb 21

    2008 National Winners

    winners
    Top: Emmett O'Hanlon, Benjamin Li, Kyle Merrithew, Sean Plumb, Parker Havens, David Morgan
    Bottom: Kirsten MacKinnon (1st Place), Ashley Milanese (4th Place), Andrea Carroll (3rd Place), Natalie Cardona (2nd Place)
     
    Final Round Concert
    More than 400 people enjoyed the Final Round Concert of the
    High School Competition '08 at the Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge Grand Ballroom

    First Place winner Kirsten MacKinnon performs at the 2008 Final Round Concert in New York City.


    Check back regularly for updates.

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