2018-19 Schmidt Vocal Competition

This application closed on Sunday June 9, 2019.

The Schmidt Vocal Competition is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Singers may only compete one time during the academic year. The application deadline is two weeks before each competition location.

Please note: this application is for the Schmidt Vocal Competition only. If you wish to apply to the Schmidt Vocal Institute, the application can be found here.

Personal Information

Singer's First Name*

Singer's Last Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Singer's Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Singer's Graduation Year*

2019, 2020, or 2021

Parent/Guardian's First Name*

Parent/Guardian's Last Name*

Contact Information

Singer's Email Address*

Singer's Cell Phone Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Parent/Guardian's Email Address*

Parent/Guardian's Cell Phone Number*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Local Newspaper - Email Address/Website

Competition Information

Local Newspaper

Which competition location are you applying for?*

Waco, TX

Competition date: October 27; Deadline October 13

New York, NY

Competition date: November 4; Deadline October 21

Oxford, OH

Competition date: November 17; Deadline November 3

Boulder, CO

Competition date: December 1; Deadline November 17

Atlanta, GA

Competition date: December 8; Deadline December 3

West Palm Beach, FL

Competition date: January 19; Deadline January 5

Indianapolis, IN

Update: Competition Cancelled

Nashville, TN

Competition date: February 2; Deadline January 25

Winston-Salem, NC

Competition date: March 9; Deadline February 23

Berkeley, CA

Competition date: March 23; Deadline March 9

Las Vegas, NV

Competition date: March 30; Deadline Extended to March 22

Minneapolis, MN

Competition date: April 27; Deadline extended to April 20!

Seattle, WA

Competition date: May 11; Deadline extended to May 4!

Boston, MA

Competition date: May 25; Deadline extended to May 18!

Chicago, IL

Competition date: June 1; Deadline May 18 (We have currently reached our maximum number of singers in Chicago. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please email schmidtcompinfo@gmail.com)

Washington, DC

Competition date: June 23; Deadline June 9

Approximate Travel Time to Competition Location*

How many hours?

How did you hear about our competition?*

Did you compete in the 2017-2018 season?*

Yes

Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder?*

Yes - US Citizen

Yes - US Permanent Resident/Green Card Holder

If you answered "no" to this question, you are unable to apply for the Schmidt Vocal Competition.

Do you have a US Social Security Number?*

Yes

Have you competed in any other competitions? If yes, which ones?

i.e. NATS, Classical Singer, Hal Leonard, etc...

Repertoire Information

Please list your selections below. All singers present three musical compositions from standard classical vocal literature representing different periods and styles, for example, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary Art Song. One selection may be from Broadway theatre repertoire. Operatic arias are allowed, but we encourage singers to offer pieces appropriate to their individual levels.

Title #1*

Composer #1*

Work #1*

Is your piece from a larger work (an opera or musical)? If not, please write "NA."

Key #1*

Please include the key of your piece.

Title #2*

Composer #2*

Work #2*

Is your piece from a larger work (an opera or musical)? If not, please write "NA."

Key #2*

Please include the key of your piece.

Title #3*

Composer #3*

Work #3*

Is your piece from a larger work (an opera or musical)? If not, please write "NA."

Key #3*

Please include the key of your piece.

Teacher Recommendation

Please include contact information below for your private voice teacher or choral director. He/She will be contacted directly by the competition staff.

Teacher's First Name*

Teacher's Last Name*

Teacher's Email Address*

Teacher's Phone Number*

Teacher's Mailing Address

Please include city, state, and zip code. You may provide a business or school address.

Teacher's School/Affiliation or Private Teacher

Please leave any notes or questions for the competition staff here. You will receive an email confirmation for your application.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions

If you are unable to use a credit card for payment or would like to request a fee waiver due to financial need, please email schmidtcompinfo@gmail.com for special instructions.

Amount: $45.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Expiration

Security Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.

William E. Schmidt Foundation

2018-19 Schmidt Vocal Competition

Personal Information

Contact Information

Competition Information

Repertoire Information

Teacher Recommendation

Payment Details