2025 Saengerbund Awards

Now in its 141st year, the Houston Saengerbund is the oldest continuously operating musical organization in the city of Houston. The Saengerbund Awards are given yearly to encourage and support rising professional singers on the verge of a national career.

Limited to young adults aged 21-32

Two selections from German opera, oratorio, operetta, Lieder, folk song, cabaret or musical theatre. Both selections must be sung in German.

Finalists will sing a third selection in their native language. This piece may come from any source.

Go to website for recording requirements.

Deadline: Entry fee of $35 paid by November 15, 2024.

A three-minute video excerpt of one German selection is due by November 15, 2024.