Palm Springs Opera Guild Vocal Competition – Celebrating 42 Years of Excellence

For over 42 years, the Palm Springs Opera Guild Vocal Competition has been a vital platform for emerging opera talent. With over $1 million in scholarships awarded to more than 300 singers, many of whom have gone on to international acclaim, this competition remains one of the most prestigious in the country.

2025: A New Era Begins

In 2025, the competition will expand nationwide for the first time, welcoming singers from across the United States. This exciting change reflects our commitment to discovering and supporting the next generation of opera stars. Scroll down and click on the application link to apply. Singer Must be between the ages of 21 – 34 yrs. old and reside in the United States.

 

2024 Competition Results

Congratulations to our 2024 winners:

• 1st Place: Mary Hoskins, Soprano – $10,000

• 2nd Place: Georgiana Adams, Soprano

• 3rd Place: Matthew Peterson, Baritone

• 4th Place: Yoseph Park, Bass-Baritone

The finals took place in Rancho Mirage, California, where eight finalists competed for over $35,000 in cash scholarships.

 

Apply for the 2025 Competition

Applications open on April 28, 2025. If you’re an aspiring opera singer, this is your chance to gain recognition, mentorship, and financial support. Stay tuned for details on how to apply.

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CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 2025 VOCAL COMPETITION

Deadline to apply is AUGUST 22, 2025

Save the Date: December 6, 2025

Mark your calendars for the 42nd Annual Palm Springs Opera Guild Vocal Competition. This will be an exciting year as we expand to a national competition, bringing new opportunities to talented vocalists across the country.

Over $35,000 in cash scholarships awarded…

Produced by the Palm Springs Opera Guild of the Desert over the past forty, the Palm Springs Vocal Competition has awarded scholarships to hundreds of young men and women who are preparing for a career in the operatic arts. The finalists, selected through an auditioning process, perform before a live audience. The finals judges include professionals charged with discovering new talent for their opera productions.

Stars Are Born…

Several finalists from past competitions have gone on to achieve significant success in their field. Vocal competitions like these enable emerging singers to perfect their craft and start to get recognition as they rise in the ranks of operatic performance. Several first-place winners are currently singing with major opera companies in such venues as Vienna, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, the New York Metropolitan, LA Opera, San Diego Opera, and Santa Fe Opera. Four of the most famous are performing regularly in opera companies around the world. Notable singers include soprano Sondra Radvanovsky; soprano Angela Meade; tenor Charles Castronovo; Lauren Michelle, soprano, Angel Blue, soprano, and soprano Amber Wagner.