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Convention 2010 New York City |
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| University Competition Overview ~ FAQ ~ Rules ~ Winners |
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Info ~ Repertoire ~ First Round ~ Prizes
- The University Competition 2010 begins with the First Round, held from November 1, 2009 - April, 2010. There are more than 40 different First Round locations at various universities and conservatories around the nation. Go to the University Competition HOME PAGE to view exact locations, dates, and addresses of all First Round locations. The competition schedule for each First Round, plus any specific events for students and parents, may also be found online.
- The University Comeption includes two divisions this year:
- UNDERGRADUATE -- For singers between ages of 18 - 25 with no undergraduate degree as of January 1, 2010.
- GRADUATE -- For singers—with an undergraduate degree—under the age of 32 with plans of a Masters degree, in a Masters program, or who have received a Masters degree since January 1, 2009.
- The competition registration fee of $75 covers all rounds of the Competition. It also includes a free 1-year print subscription to Classical Singer magazine for non-subscribers.
- Students may participate at more than one First Round location, but they will need to pay the registration fee at each location.
- The competition time for each student will be e-mailed within three weeks of registration. Contact Becky Stoddard with any questions.
- Semiformal dress is appropriate for the competition. Students should not wear formal gowns or tuxedos.
- For general questions, e-mail Information.
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- Singers are expected to come prepared with 3 contrasting selections (art songs or arias) of their choice, preferably one in a language other than English, at a level appropriate to their vocal development. At least one song must be in English; one of the selections may be a musical theater selection.
- Singers must bring at least one word-processed copy of their repertoire list with the singer's name, plus the song titles and composers of the three selections.
- Singers should have their music (originals are not required) prepared in a three-hole punch binder for the accompanist.
- An accompanist will be provided; however, participants may bring their own if they wish. Please make us aware of this before your competition time is scheduled.
- Singers should have all repertoire memorized. They may still participate in the competition if they don’t, but they will be judged accordingly.
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- Singers must check in at the registration desk at least one hour prior to their scheduled competition time.
- The on-site representative—either from the host school or from Classical Singer — will direct students to the warm-up rooms. Warm-up rooms may or may not have an available piano, depending upon the host scho
- There will not be an opportunity to rehearse with the provided accompanist before you perform. However, all accompanists are experienced and very capable of sight-reading your repertoire.
- Singers should be ready to perform at least 20 minutes before their scheduled competition time. It is the singer’s responsibility to report back to the registration desk.
- The singer should stand outside the performance room until the on-site representative directs him or her to enter.
- After the on-site representative directs the singer to enter the performance room, the singer should hand the judges their repertoire list and proceed to the designated performing area.
- The singer will have a brief moment to go over the selection with the provided accompanist.
- When the singer is ready to perform, he or she should introduce themselves by giving their full name and the title of the first selection.
- The singer will present the first selection of his or her choice in its entirety.
- Judges will then ask to hear a second selection of their choice. They may listen to a portion of the selection or to the entire piece.
- Unless the host school otherwise specifies, the First Round is an open competition. However, space might be limited depending upon the size of each performance room.
- No personal video or audio recordings are allowed during the First, Second and Semifinal round.
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- Summer Program and Graduate School Scholarships will be offered to participants of the University Competition. All singers eligible to receive a scholarship offer.
- Scholarships are given completely at the discretion of the school offering it. The majority of the programs have sent representatives in the past to offer the scholarships. The programs who do not send a representative rely on the judges to help them offer the scholarships.
- Cash prizes will be awarded at the Winners Receptions.
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