12th Handel Aria Competition

This year’s Handel Aria Competition will take place on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm in the historic Grace Episcopal Church on the capitol square in Madison, Wisconsin.

Eligibility

Auditions are open to all voice types. Minimum age is 18 years old and suggested age limit is 35 years old. Applicants over 35 will be considered on a case by case basis to determine whether their experience qualifies as emerging artist level. Past finalists are eligible to audition, with the exception of first prize winners.

Applications are being processed through YapTracker.com. Application fee: $25. Appl deadline: May 12.