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, March 1 at Wright State University in the Creative Arts Center (3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Fairborn, OH). The deadline for applications is Saturday, February 15, 2025.

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

Applications and the $25 application fee must be received by February 15, 2025. 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.

Applicants needing a fee waiver should email with their most recent tax return and if they receive free or reduced lunch at their school.