Move over Simon, Appalachian State is hosting the 2008 Hayes Young Artist Competition. The winner receives a $24,000 scholarship.

Qualifying Round for Singers:

The Hayes Young Artist Competition 2008 begins with the qualifying round. The three designated qualifying round dates for voice are January 19, January 26, and February 9, 2008. At the end of the round, the top two singers advance to receive a berth in the finals.

Finals:

The March 29, 2008 finals will feature approximately 12 competitors, including instrumentalist contestants in the areas of brass, keyboard, percussion, strings and winds.

Awards:

The winner receives a $24,000 scholarship ($6,000 a year, for 4 years) to the Appalachian State University (Hayes) School of Music. All finalists will receive a $6000 ($1500 a year, renewable for up to 4 years) scholarship to the Appalachian State University (Hayes) School of Music.

Notes:

The winner must be entering Appalachian State University in Fall 2008 as a freshman music major.

Finalists in the Hayes Young Artist Competition must have completed an application to Appalachian State University prior to the competition finals.

Singers are expected to present three contrasting selections (art songs or arias) of their choice, preferably two in a language other than English, at a level appropriate to their vocal development. Keep in mind, as Simon might say, that the emphasis of this competition is classical singing. Choose repertoire accordingly. Singers should have all repertoire memorized.

Competitors are strongly encouraged to provide an accompanist. Hayes School of Music accompanists will be available for a fee.

There is no competition registration fee.

Go to http://www.music.appstate.edu/admissions/request_audition/index.html to secure an qualifying round audition date and time.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact the Hayes School of Music at 828-262-3020 or music@appstate.edu.