Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition 2025

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The Jensen Foundation supports young artists actively pursuing a career in opera. The centerpiece of The Jensen Foundation is the annual Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition in which 100 singers compete in New York City for more than $50,000 in awards. We look forward to receiving your application to audition, and we welcome your questions throughout the competition process!

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Date of Birth*

MM/DD/YYYY Format

Your age at the beginning of the competition (May 12, 2025)*

Contact Information

Your email address*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State/Province*

Zip/Post Code*

Country*

Cell Number*

No spaces, dashes etc. phone number fields

Resume

Resume*

Please submit your most up-to-date resume, showing roles and dates of opera performances, as well as any opera-related innovative works you’ve performed. Remember: you are not eligible if you are a past or current recipient of a contract for a principal role with an OPERA America Budget Level 1 company or its international equivalent. Cover, chorus, and comprimario roles with Level 1 companies are allowed.

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YAP Programs*

Please list the YAP Programs in which you have participated. Minimum number of selections permitted: 1. Maximum number of selections permitted: 5

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

References*

Please include two references. Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Headshot

Please submit your headshot.*

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Proof of U.S. Residency

You must submit one of the following: a copy of a U.S. passport valid until May 18, 2025; a permanent resident (green) card in effect until May 18, 2025; or a U.S. birth certificate.

Your driver's license will not be accepted as proof of U.S. residency. Temporary work or study visas are not acceptable proofs of U.S. residency.

Residency Document*

Number of documents required: 1.

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Compliance
Check each of the following to signify your compliance:*
Number of selections required: 5.

I am not a previous first-, second-, or third-place award winner of the Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition.

I will be at least 25 years old by the first day of the competition, May 12, 2025, and I will be no older than 35 years at the competition’s end, May 17, 2025.

I will have been a permanent legal resident of the US for at least one year on the first day of the competition, May 12, 2025.

I have included proof of residency in the form of a US passport valid until May 18, 2025, a permanent resident (green) card in effect through May 18, 2025, or a U.S. birth certificate. I have not provided a driver's license or work visa.

I am not a past or current recipient of a contract for a principal role with an OPERA America Budget Level I company or its international equivalent. (Covers, chorus, young artist programs are allowed.)

Aria List
List the 5 arias you will be prepared to sing at the competition. Your Aria List must include Italian-, French-, German-, and English-language selections. The fifth aria may be in the language of your choice. One of your five arias must have been composed after 2000. Your arias should showcase your range of operatic work. Musical theater and oratorio are not accepted.
Please enter the aria information accurately, as your entries will be given to the judges on their scoresheets.
Aria Selections*
Number of selections required: 5.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Selection 3

Selection 4

Selection 5

Agent Information
If you are represented by an agency, please provide this contact information below.
Agency Name
Agent Name
Agent's email address
Your Availability
Please indicate ALL days you are available for the competition.
If you are chosen as a finalist, you MUST be available from 11 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Competition Dates*

Monday, May 12 Audition Day 1

Tuesday, May 13 Audition Day 2

Wednesday, May 14 Audition Day 3

Thursday, May 15 Audition Day 4

Saturday, May 17 Competition Finals

Accompanist
A professional accompanist is provided free-of-charge.*

I will use the accompanist provided.

My personal accompanist will perform with me.

Payment Details

Payment Instructions
If you are paying by check, please make it payable to “Foundation for the Carolinas,” referencing “Jensen 2025 Application” in the Notes section. Please mail your check to:

The Jensen Foundation c/o Lisa V. Gray 14550 June Washam Road Davidson, NC 28036

We must receive your check by the application deadline - March 16, 2025.

Amount: $25.00 (USD)

Please select your payment type* Credit Card Check

Credit Card First Name

Credit Card Last Name

Credit Card Number

Card Expiry Date

CVV (3- or 4-digit code on your card)

Billing ZIP/Postal Code

Please note: all application fees are non-refundable.

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