The Young Artist Award Program was established to enhance professional training for career-oriented singers. Recipients receive an annual stipend of $2,500 payable over ten months and are provided with experiences to strengthen their development as soloists and professional choral singers.
2025-2026 Young Artist Award Auditions
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 2-5pm
2025 Young Artist Audition Panelists
This year we welcome Dr. John McDonald and Elizabeth Ducey-Moss joining Music Director & Conductor Dennis Sparger at the adjudication table.
Young Artist Program Eligibility Requirements:
– Be thirty-two years old or younger
– Have completed a minimum of three years of undergraduate study in music
– Be pursuing music at a professional level
– Be able to attend all Monday evening rehearsals from mid-August through mid-May
NOTE: If you are granted an audition, you will need to submit these items:
– Audition Form (you will receive this from us upon confirmation of eligibility)
– Resume
– Recommendation Letter (Voice teacher, ensemble director, music professor) giving a professional evaluation of your musicianship, leadership abilities, dependability and vocal potential.
Award Benefits and Details
The Young Artists gain experience covering solos in major works and attending dress rehearsals with visiting guest artists, giving them the opportunity to observe and interact with professional soloists. Young Artists also present an annual recital and perform at other Bach Society events including education concerts, masterclasses and fundraisers.
The Young Artists are also responsible for providing musical leadership in The Bach Society Chorus through thorough preparation of their parts. Young Artists rehearse as members of The Bach Society Chorus from late August through May on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Singers must be available to attend all rehearsals to be eligible for an audition.
The 2024-25 Young Artist Award Recipients
Recent Young Artist Award Recipients:
2023-24 Rita Schien, Sara Collins, Kelly Beekman, Parker Miller
2022-23 Erica Ancell, Theresa Flores
2021-22 Alexandra Billhartz, Theresa Flores (Pancella), Micheal Lowe
2020-21 Danielle Feinstein, Olivia Roland, Micheal Lowe
For a complete list of Young Artist Alumni, click here.
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