Mario Lanza Institute

Audition: September 23, 2024 at The Settlement Music School in Philadelphia

Application fee: $40 (non-refundable)

Requirements:

- Age limit 21-28

- two-time limit for past winners

- singers already performing leading or comprimario roles with a major opera company are ineligible for this competition

Repertoire guidelines: You must prepare three opera arias and one song. The operatic arias should be from the standard repertoire. The song can be any one of your choosing such as an operetta or Broadway show tune or an art song for example. One of the four selections submitted must be in English.

Prizes:

first ($2,000)

second ($1,500)

third ($1,000)

Further information: https://www.mariolanzainstitute.org/programs/scholarships/apply-for-scholarship/

Application form: https://www.mariolanzainstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-Mario-Lanza-Institute-Scholarship-Appl.pdf