Each year St. Petersburg Opera Guild, in conjunction with St. Petersburg Opera, holds a high school vocal competition with financial scholarships awarded to the talented winners.
In 2021 the St. Petersburg Opera Guild celebrated our 50th anniversary of supporting young artists through our Annual Vocal Competitions; and what a competition it was. Totally virtual!
Participants, judges and Guild supporters learned how to develop the skills for adjusting to the change in format…and they each performed their roles exceptionally. To refresh your memory of the finalists, scroll below for access to their bios.
2023
High School Competition
2023 High School Vocal Competition
Saturday February 25, 2023
Deadline: TBD
Presented by Co-Sponsors
St. Petersburg Opera Guild and St Petersburg Opera Company
To be held at Opera Central, Preis Hall, 2145 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg FL 33712
2023
Young Adult Competition
2023 COLLEGE AND YOUNG PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION
SATURDAY, APRIL 15,2023
Applications accepted: January 1, 2023 – March 25, 2023
Presented by Co-Sponsors
St. Petersburg Opera Guild and St. Petersburg Opera Company
To be held at
Opera Central, Preis Hall, 2145 First Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Maestro Sforzini of St. Petersburg Opera Company is pleased to assess audition competition entries for possible future roles with SPO.
Congratulations to the 2022 Winners
Honorable Mentions: Sahara Seifried and Delaney Stewart
2021 High School
Competition Winners
Honorable Mention Sarah Langdon
Honorable Mention Lindsey Fabian
2021 College & Young Professional Competition Winners
1st Place Eleomar Cuello, Baritone from North Port
2nd Place Eric Ferring, Tenor from Riverview
3rd Place Emily Heumann, Mezzo-Soprano from Ocala
Honorable Mention: Eric Luis Viñas
Honorable Mention: Matthew Coura
Honorable Mention: Evelyn Saaveda
Honorable Mention: Ashley SDhalma