Wilkinson Young Singers Awards 2026: Deadline March 25!
Two Wilkinson Young Singers Awards — a First Prize of $5,000 and a Second Prize of $1,000 — are awarded annually. Additionally, two first-prize winners collaborate on a joint recital sponsored by Wilkinson Young Singers Fund (WYSF).
The 2026 competition will have two rounds:
- A video (taped) qualifying round
- A live final competition in Boston
The application process is open to all singers who are:
- Between the ages of 20 and 30
- Residing in the Boston area
- Actively pursuing a career in music
- Available for the 2027 WYSF Recital (date TBD)
- Previous applicants who have not received the First Prize Award from WYSF are welcome to reapply.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 competition is 11:59pm EDT on March 25, 2026
First Round: Video Audition
Deadline 11:59 pm EDT on March 25, 2026
Email the following in a single message to info@wilkinsonfund.org:
- Brief current résumé and headshot
- Include current mailing address, phone number, and email address.
- Two video performances (totaling no longer than 10 minutes)
- Videos must:
- Be no more than one year old
- Not be edited for sound or video enhancement
- Be provided as links (preferred) or attached files
Repertoire requirements:
- One Classical selection (opera, operetta, oratorio, or art song)
- One contrasting selection (musical theater, modern American songbook, or jazz)
- At least one selection must be in a foreign language — required for consideration
The WYSF Board will review all applications and select up to eight finalists. Submission does not guarantee an award.
Finalist Notification
By April 15, 2026
Second Round: Live Final Competition
Date & Time
Friday, May 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Location
Seully Hall
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
8 Fenway
Boston, Massachusetts 02215
Accompanist
Finalists will perform with Matthew Larson, faculty at Boston University’s Opera Institute, Music Director for Seaglass Theater Company, and Music Director of the WYSF Recital Series.
https://www.wilkinsonfund.org/apply
