The  Florida  Suncoast  Opera  Guild  and  The  St.  Petersburg  Opera  Company  

Co-­Sponsor  

The  2014  High  School  Vocal  Competition  

Held  at  The  Palladium  

253  Fifth  Avenue  North  in  St.  Petersburg  

Saturday,  February  15,  2014    

Mail  Application  to:  FSOG  Competition,  PO  Box  12349,  St  Petersburg,  FL    33733      Deadline:  Postmarked  by  January  27,  2014  

QUESTIONS:      Phones:      (727)  537-­‐6070                  Email:    ccranston@brasfieldlaw.net  

Contestants  must  be  a  resident  of  Pinellas  or  Hillsborough  Counties,  or  study  with  a  teacher  in  those  counties.  

Previous  first  place  winners  are  not  eligible.  

There  is  an  early  bird  entry  fee  of  $10.00  (check  or  money  order)  and  an  additional  $15.00  (check  or  money  order)  which  may  be  combined  and  should  be  sent  with  the  application  if  you  plan  to  make  use  of  our  professional  accompanist.    This  must  be  postmarked  by  January  10,  2014.  Both  fees  are  non-­refundable.    After  that  date  until  the  postmarked  deadline  of  January  27,  2014,  the  entry  fee  will  be  $15.00  and  accompanist  fee  will  be  $20.00.  

Applicant should prepare three selections: 1. One aria from an opera or operetta (see LIST A) 2. Two art songs* (see LIST B) At  the  January  27,  2014  deadline,  the  first  thirty  completed  applications  will  be  accepted,  and  the  competition  will  be  closed  to  further  entries.    All  contestants  will  receive  an  additional  information  package  prior  to  the  event  containing  important  rules  and  guidelines.  

Time  sheets  and  instructions  for  February  15  will  be  sent  to  you  after  the  deadline  of    January  27,  2014.    The  top  four  winners  will  sing  at  the  February  Guild  luncheon.    The  prize  money  will  be  divided  into  two  segments.    The  first  half  will  be  given  at  the  competition  and  the  remainder  will  be  presented  at  the  luncheon.    It  is  important  to  know  that  performing  at  the  luncheon  is  part  of  your  prize.  

Competition  schedule  begins  at  10:00  AM.    An  announcement  of  the  winners  will  occur  at  approximately  3:30  PM  in  the  Stavros  Great  Room  followed  by  a  reception.    All  contestants  must  be  present.  

 

FIRST  PRIZE:  $750.00  SECOND  PRIZE:  $500.00 THIRD  PRIZE:  $400.00  and  HONORABLE  MENTION  

*  FSOG  promotes  classical  singing.    No  belting  will  be  allowed  as  it  can  damage  your  young  voice.    On  your  application,  teachers  must  sign  off  on  all  selections  as  to  the  appropriateness  for  your  voice  and  training.  

• Age-appropriate repertoire is suggested. High School Singers should not sing extensive arias from major operatic works. Major arias from Grand Opera will not be approved for high school repertoire.

• One aria from an opera or operetta from standard vocal literature.

• All other arias must be approved by competition committee.

• Arias, such as a selection from Twenty-Four Italian Arias (Hal Leonard), would be a good challenge.

• Two art songs (with at least one of them in Italian); both can be in Italian or one in Italian and the other one in English, French, Latin, or German.

• Other literatures from which you can make your selections are:

• Joan Boytim’s First Book Series, et. al.

• Folk Songs for Solo Singers, ed. Jay Althouse

• Expressive Singing Anthology (Van Christy, ed.)

• Pathways of Song

• Anthology of Italian Songs of the 17th and 18th Centuries

• Classic Italian Songs for School and Studio

• Italian Arias of the Baroque and Classical Period the La Flora Collection

PLEASE NOTE:

• You choose the first selection. Of the two selections you make from List B, the judges will indicate which selection they would like you to perform.

• There is a dress code for your performance which will be included in your Contestant Package which you will receive prior to the event.

• The Contestant Package will also include a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide to walk you through the day.

 

 

 

 

 

Florida  Suncoast  Opera  Guild  and  The  St.  Petersburg  Opera  Company  

Co-­Sponsor  

The  2014  High  School  Vocal  Competition  

Competition  Date  –  Saturday,  February  15,  2014      

Held  at  The  Palladium  253  Fifth  Avenue  North  in  St.  Petersburg  

Mail  application  and  check  or  money  order  made  out  to  FSOG  Competition,  PO  Box  12349,  St  Petersburg,  FL  33733  postmarked  by  January  27,  2014  

Please  print  legibly  entire  page.  

Name:________________________________________________Parents/Guardian  Names  ___________________________________________________________  

Address:  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  

City,  State,  Zip:  ___________________________________________________Email____________________________________________________________________  

Home  Phone:  ______________________________________  Cell  Phone:  _____________________________________________________  

Age  as  of  2/15/14:________________  Birthday:  ________________________________________________________________________  

Selections:  (Bring  your  music.)  

1:(From  List  A)___________________________________________Composer:___________________________________Tchr.  Initals.______________________  

2:(From  List  B)___________________________________________Composer:___________________________________Tchr.  Initals.______________________  

3:(From  List  B)___________________________________________Composer:___________________________________Tchr.  Initals.______________________  

High  School:  __________________________________________________________________________________Grade:_______________  

Print  Sponsoring  or  Voice  Teacher:  _____________________________________________Email______________________  __________________________  

Voice  Teacher  Signature:  ____________________________________________Phone  #________________________Email___________________________  

Accompanist,  if  not  using  ours:  _____________________________________Phone  #________________________Email___________________________  

Deadline:  January  27,  2014  

Bring  drivers  license  and/or  school  ID  with  you  on  February  15.  

Acceptable  Selec+ons  for  High  School  Vocal  Compe++on  2014

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