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.
The 2026 YoungArts application opens in July 2025.
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.
What YoungArts delivered blew any and all expectations out of my mind. The opportunities, the connections, all of the things that YoungArts has to offer as an organization and as a home for artists is something that could truly be impossible without it.”
— Anthony Josep (2020 Voice)