High School Vocal Competition

The High School Vocal Competition program was established in 1973 by the Opera Guild of Dayton to award scholarships to outstanding young people. This competition will be held on Saturday, May 9 at Wright State University in the Creative Arts Center (3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH). The deadline for applications is Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Please carefully read the eligibility and repertoire requirements before submitting your application.

Applications and the $30 application fee must be received by Saturday, April 18, 2026. At the end of this application, you will be redirected to submit the application fee online, or you can mail a check made out to Dayton Performing Arts Alliance with the memo line saying ‘HSVC – Applicant Name,’ to 126 N Main Street, Suite 210, Dayton, Ohio 45402.

If the application fee is a barrier to your participation in the Competition, we are happy to reduce or waive the fee. Please select one of the following questions below and email your response to education@daytonperformingarts.org with your request for a fee reduction or waiver.

Please describe how participating in this competition would contribute to your artistic growth and development.
How do you envision this experience furthering your musical goals and aspirations?
What specific challenges have you overcome to reach your current level of musical proficiency?
How does your dedication to music reflect your commitment to success in other areas of your life?
How will this opportunity contribute positively to you and your community?

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