2021 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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The Cooper-Bing Vocal Competition |
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
The purpose of the Cooper-Bing Competition is to discover, recognize and encourage young operatic talent. Opera stars perform in a new competition format, with a top prize of $10,000.
MAIN OFFICE
55 East State Street
Columbus, OH 43215
UNITED STATES
614-461-8101
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ELIGIBILITY
All applicants must be between 22 and 35 years of age on May 16, 2021.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Due to the pandemic, is this competition:
✔ Scheduled?
✔ Accepting applications?
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Additional jurors | Barbara Lynne Jamison, general director/CEO, Kentucky Opera
Evans Mirageas
Harry T. Wilks, artistic director, Cincinnati Opera
Third judge to be determined
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| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Application deadline | February 24, 2021 |
| Application notes | Each applicant must submit an application form online via YAP Tracker. February 24, 2021 is the deadline for online application, payment and the supplemental materials. |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Opera, May 16, 2021, Southern Theatre, Columbus, OH |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| TBD | Finals | TBD | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2020 Alexandra Nowakowski
2019 Lindsey Kate Brown
2018 Anne Marie Stanley
2017 Kidon Choi
2016 Alyssa Martin
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