Voice
Voice is one of 10 artistic disciplines in YoungArts’ national competition. This discipline encompasses in classical, jazz, popular voice and singer-songwriter.
To be eligible, you must be able to answer ”Yes“ to these statements:
- I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or I can demonstrate that I am legally able to receive taxable income in the United States.
- I am in grades 10–12 or 15–18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying.
- If I’m selected as an award winner with distinction, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.
Strong auditions should demonstrate a mastery of technique, the ability to connect to material with a unique personal style, and the ability to convey the ideas, themes, and narrative of each song.
Requirements are for reference only and will be updated in June 2024.
The 2025 YoungArts application opens in June 2024.
Application tips | Jason Ferrante, National Selection Panelist
Application tips | Jason Ferrante, National Selection Panelist
Application tips | La Tanya Hall, National Selection Panelist
Application tips | La Tanya Hall, National Selection Panelist
Application tips for singer-songwriters | Chris Sampson, National Selection Panelist
Application tips for singer-songwriters | Chris Sampson, National Selection Panelist
2023 Application Classical Voice Info Session
2023 Application Classical Voice Info Session
2023 Application Singer-Songwriter Info Session
2023 Application Singer-Songwriter Info Session
What did you take away from YoungArts? | Julia Goodwin (2015 Voice)
What did you take away from YoungArts? | Julia Goodwin (2015 Voice)
Kate Li | Classical: Mezzo-Soprano
Kate Li | Classical: Mezzo-Soprano
Ava Preston | Jazz
Ava Preston | Jazz
Mariae Broome | Pop
Mariae Broome | Pop
Sophia Rabin | Singer-Songwriter
Sophia Rabin | Singer-Songwriter
See our FAQ for answers to common questions about the competition and application.
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