Opera Index Vocal Competition

The Opera Index Vocal Competition is an annual event whose mission is to assist young singers in the early stages of their careers with cash awards.

Our next competition will be held in October 2025. Applications will be available on July 1, 2025 on YAPTracker.com.

Eligibility

Applicants must be between 21 and 35 years of age at the time of the first audition.

Location

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DEADLINE

TBA

AWARDS

The Major Awards are: $10,000; $7,500; $5,000; $4,000, $3,500, and $3,000. Emerging Artist Awards are $2,000 each. Encouragement Awards are $1,000 each. An honorarium will be given to all finalists who do not receive an award. There are additional opportunities for sponsored recitals and foreign study grants.

Award winners are asked to perform at our Gala in January 2026.