Schmidt Virtual Vocal Competition

Important Dates & Deadlines:
February 13, 2021 Application Deadline
February 24, 2021 Video Submission Deadline
March 6, 2021 Master Class and Awards Ceremony

• The Schmidt Vocal Competition is held annually in 17 locations throughout the U.S. in partnership with regional colleges and universities.
• It is open to sophomore, junior, and senior high school singers.
• Some competitions are being held in a virtual format this Spring due to ongoing concerns about the coronavirus.
• Participants must apply to compete by the application deadline. They are then given the opportunity to “order a pianist” for a recorded track and prepare their video entries. Videos must be uploaded by the video submission deadline.
• Schmidt Vocal Competition will host an online master class followed by a YouTube Live Awards Ceremony for each virtual competition location. To be eligible for cash awards and scholarships, singers must be present.
• First, second, and third place winners who choose to attend Georgia State University are eligible to receive a $4,000 matching scholarship ($1,000 over 4 years).

For more information and how to apply.

Schmidt Vocal Competition Contacts:
Linda McAlister, Executive Director
(513) 300-7310
Linda@schmidtvocalarts.org

Brie Williams, Program Assistant
(513) 783-2583
Brie@schmidtvocalarts.org

Georgia State University Contact:
Kathryn Hartgrove
815-347-0509
khartgrove@gsu.edu