About the Competition

Promising young vocalists from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee sing opera arias before a panel of expert judges, competing to advance to the National Auditions finals on the stage of New York’s famed Metropolitan Opera. An exciting highlight of every concert season, this annual event is not to be missed by opera fans. Catch a rising star!

Competition Winners:

1st Place: Demetriou Samson

2nd Place: Veronica Siebert

3rd Place: Hannah Shea & Minki Hong

Encouragement Awards: Lauren Davis & Will Ryan