
AIMS Vocal Competition
In anticipation of celebrating 50 Years in Graz,
Winners
First Place – Nicole Woodward, soprano
Second Place – Kelly Morel, mezzo-soprano
Third Place – Oznur Tuluoglu, soprano
Fourth Place – Sarah Dyer, contralto
Eligibility
No age restrictions or requirements.
Open to all US citizens
(All levels eligible – undergraduate, graduate, professional)
(No university enrollment required)
(No university enrollment required)
Also open to non-US citizens currently enrolled at a US university
Competition Fee
The competition fee is $50 and is non-refundable.
This fee will be submitted online through Acceptd as part of your application.
What to Prepare
Applicants should submit a high-quality video recording containing
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- 3 contrasting arias from opera or operetta in at least 2 different languages
- All selections must have accompaniment. Live accompaniment strongly encouraged if possible.
Important Dates
Submissions accepted: May 5 – October 31, 2021
Deadline for submission: DEADLINE EXTENDED until October 31, 2021
Announcement of winners: December 1, 2021
Judges
Stefano Algieri
Barbara Bonney
Marzio Conti
Patricia Craig
Danielle Orlando
Linda Watson
Prizes
First Place
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- $10,000 value
- Full tuition scholarship to AIMS 2022
- Roundtrip airfare (US – Graz)
- $500 Graz spending money
Second Place
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- $7000 scholarship to AIMS 2022
Third Place
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- $5000 scholarship to AIMS 2022
Fourth Place
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- $3000 scholarship to AIMS 2022