Sue Goetz Ross Student Competition for Voice

Application Deadline

The application deadline for our 2019 competition has passed.

Date & Time

Check back soon for 2020 details.

Location

National Presbyterian Church
4101 Nebraska Avenue NW
Washington, DC

Fees

A $35 non-refundable application fee is required by the deadline. Apply online using a credit card. If paying by check, remit payment to “Friday Morning Music Club” and mail with your application form.

Eligibility

The Sue Goetz Ross Memorial Competition is open to voice students ages 17 to 22.

Awards

• First Prize: $1,500
• Second Prize: $1,000
• Third Prize: $700

Repertoire

Choose three selections of contrasting style and period, memorized:

• One art song in a foreign language
• One aria from opera, oratorio, or musicals in original language
• One American song, including musical theater

Contact

Mira Yang
Voice Competition Chair
mirayang@aamsopera.com

2018 Winners

• First Prize: Jacob Bowman
• Second Prize: Michael Butler
• Third Prize: Lindsey Reynolds
• Honorable Mention: Hayley Abramowitz
• Honorable Mention: Nina Anderson
• Honorable Mention: Caroline Chung
• Honorable Mention: Tess Clark
• Honorable Mention: Wesley Diener
• Honorable Mention: Jonathan Elmore
• Honorable Mention: Jeffrey Todd
• Honorable Mention: Hayley Abramowitz
• Honorable Mention: Vivian Wanz