Biannual Young Artist Opera Competition    

Celebrating the artistry and excellence of Ohio’s emerging vocal talent

Final Round: December 28, 2025
Location: Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Eligibility: Applicants must currently live in Ohio, have a teacher who lives in Ohio, or be enrolled in a school or university in Ohio.

Prescreening Submission Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Prescreening Repertoire: 1 aria uploaded to your application.

Application Fee: $50

Finalists who are selected from the prescreening round will be invited to perform

LIVE in Cleveland Heights on

December 28th, 2025.

Finalists will be informed by December 15th if they have advanced to the Final Round.

Final Round Repertoire: Prepare 3 arias in contrasting styles

(2 languages represented)

Prizes:

• 1st Place: $800

• 2nd Place: $500

• 3rd Place: $200