McCammon Voice Competition

2025 McCammon Voice Competition

This application closed on Tuesday October 1, 2024.

The Fort Worth Opera is pleased to announce The Marguerite McCammon International Voice Competition, now celebrating its 20^th anniversary! This event is a unique opportunity for singers aged 21 and above: auditions are completely blind until the Final Round and there is no upper age limit, with an extended judging timeline to ensure accuracy and equity. We are offering $15,000 in prizes as well as possible future opportunities with Fort Worth Opera. Please note that participation is capped at the first 500 eligible entries received before the deadline of October 1, 2024. We look forward to hearing you sing!

The Marguerite McCammon International Voice Competition Official Rules

Welcome to The Marguerite McCammon International Voice Competition! We’re excited to have you join us. Here are the rules for the competition:

Eligibility: The competition is open to all singers 21 years or age or older as of the application deadline date. Age verification documents will be required. Singers must not have or have ever had professional management. There is no application fee. The competition is capped at the first 500 eligible and complete entries received before the deadline of October 1, 2024. The application portal will close at 11:59 on October 1, 2024. There will be no exceptions.
Judging Parameters: Judging in the first two rounds will be based on vocal quality alone: legato, beauty of tone, accuracy of diction, musical execution, repertoire suitability, healthy vocal production, and communicative ability.
Round 1: Participants are required to submit a 5-minute, audio-only “supercut”. A “supercut” is a compilation of short audio clips showcasing your best and most memorable moments. It should include excerpts from your performances, each at least 30 seconds long, showcasing a variety of languages, styles, and skills. All excerpts should be from recordings made within the last 2 years. Only audio files in mp3 format will be accepted, and only piano accompaniments are permitted.
Round 2: From Round 1, 48 singers will be selected. 5 alternates will be chosen in case of cancellation. Upon notification, these competitors must submit complete recordings of 4 arias in contrasting styles, languages, and skills. These recordings must also have been created in the past 2 years. Only audio files in mp3 format will be accepted, and only piano accompaniments are permitted.
Final Round: The 4 arias submitted for Round 2 will also be the repertoire for the final round, and no changes will be permitted. 10 singers will be chosen to come sing in person in the Final Round. 5 alternates will be chosen in case of cancellation. Pianist will be provided.
Prizes: monetary awards and possible future collaborations with Fort Worth Opera.

We wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing your beautiful voices.

Please contact Twyla Robinson at twyla.robinson@artslanticexchange.org with any questions regarding this application. For technical help, please contact help@yaptracker.com.

Personal Information

First Name*

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Please select your voice type.*

Date of Birth*

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Special note: You must be 21 years of age or older by the application deadline date.

Please include proof of age (driver's license, birth certificate or passport).*

Number of documents required: 1.

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Application Information

All applicants must submit a resume, aria recordings, and proof of age.

Resume

Please include a resume outlining roles that have been performed, other professional experience and your education.*

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Recordings

Please include one 5-minute, audio-only supercut of your best singing from the past 2 years. A “supercut” is a compilation of short audio clips showcasing your best and most memorable moments. It should include excerpts from your performances, each at least 30 seconds long, showcasing a variety of languages, styles, and skills. Piano accompaniment only. Submissions with any accompaniment other than piano will be disqualified.

Audio Files*

Number of audio and/or video (combined total) required: 1.

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Application Signature

Signature Statement*

By submitting this application, applicants agree to abide by the rules and decisions of the McCammon Competition committee and judges. Winners agree to acknowledge their McCammon Voice Competition award in any program, biography or news release for three (3) years. You also understand that the Competition and associated activities may be recorded, either audio or audiovisual, and the Competition shall have sole ownership of any recording and have the right to broadcast the recording for non-commercial purposes or to use the materials for publicity purposes without compensation to the artist. No commercial use of the recording will be used without consent and compensation to the artist.*

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