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.
Vocal Competition
December 6, 2025
Experience the Power of Live Opera! Join us for the Palm Springs Opera Guild Vocal Competition Finals on Saturday, December 6 at 1:00 PM at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory. Eight outstanding young opera singers from across the U.S. will take the stage, competing for more than $33,000 in cash scholarships, judged by distinguished opera professionals.
Admission is free, and your applause supports the future of vocal excellence and the arts. Doors will open at 12 noon and seating is limited.
Come be inspired—where passion, talent, and community converge.
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.
2024 Competition Results
Congratulations to our 2024 winners!
The finals took place in Rancho Mirage, California, where eight finalists competed for over $35,000 in cash scholarships.
1st Place Mary Hoskins, Soprano – $10,000
2nd Place Georgiana Adams, Soprano
3rd Place Matthew Peterson, Baritone
4th Place
Yoseph Park,
Bass-Baritone
Apply for the 2025 Competition
The Application Process is now closed. Please check back in June 2026
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.
Stars Are Born!
Celebrated Voices
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 Angel Blue
- soprano Angela Meade
- tenor Charles Castronovo
- soprano Lauren Michelle
- soprano Amber Wagner
