The 4th Annual Opera on the River Vocal Competition is open to unmanaged singers between the ages of 18 and 34. Full eligibility criteria can be found below. Modest cash prizes will be awarded to the singers who place first, second, and third, and the spectators will also select a "People's Choice" candidate. The 1st place singer will also have a chance to be presented on stage at the Opera on the River Grand Concert on July 27, 2024.

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St. Croix Valley Opera is proud to be able to support emerging professional singers from Minnesota and Wisconsin. We have opened up the age range this year so that singers who may be in graduate school or have recently obtained a graduate degree can compete as well. Our goal is to grow this competition to include scholarships for college, and to have divisions so we can be more inclusive. We are just getting started!

- Megan Wagner, Co-Founder, and General Manager

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​Details

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Eligibility Requirements:

• Singers must be between the ages of 18 to 34 (Proof of Age Required)

• Proof of Minnesota/Wisconsin resident (Driver's License) or a student currently attending a Minnesota/Wisconsin high school, college, or university (Student ID)

• Must be unmanaged

• 1 Aria/Art Song in a foreign language and 1 Aria/Art Song/Musical Theatre piece in English.

• Can bring your own pianist or SCVO can provide one for a fee of $25

• No backing tracks

• Previous 1st place winners are not eligible to compete

 

Date:

Saturday, June 29, 2024

 

Time:

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

Location:

Bethel Lutheran Church Downtown Campus, Hudson, WI

 

Prizes:

1st Place: $400*

2nd Place: $300*

3rd Place: $200

People’s Choice: $100 (Crowd Voted and Supported Award)

 

*Chance to be presented on stage at Opera on the River 2024

 

Tickets

Open to the Public - $10 suggested donation at the door.

 

Judges

• Prof. Jane Giering-De Haan, University of Minnesota

• Jeffrey Madison, Stage Director and Baritone, University of Wisconsin - Superior

• Darius Gillard, MN Opera

 

 

How to apply

 

Enrollment Now Closed! 20-singer limit reached for 2024.

 

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We look forward to seeing you in the fourth annual SCVO Vocal Competition!