The American Prize in Vocal Performance—Friedrich and Virginia Schorr Memorial Award honors the memory of the greatest Wagnerian baritone of his age, Friedrich Schorr, who commanded the operatic stage between the world wars, and his wife, Virginia Schorr, who taught studio voice at the Manhattan School of Music and the Hartt School of Music for nearly fifty years.
If you are not a finalist this year, please remember that the contests are not yet over. The American Prize reserves the right to award Honorable Mentions and Citations for Special Achievement to any contestant, regardless of final placement. TAP has honored a number of semi-finalists and quarter finalists in the past--to recognize a unique talent or focus, unusual repertoire, vital programming or outreach. Citations and Honorable Mentions are usually awarded at the same time as winners and runners-up, but can be presented at any time up to the last winners' announcement of the contest year.
All contestants are reminded they are responsible for the viability of their online links to audition materials. Those links must remain active until complete results in the contest are announced officially. Questions, or to make us aware of any misprints in the listings below, please email: theamericanprize@gmail.com
We invite finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on their facebook page, tweeting the news, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog. A sample announcement may be found at the end of the post.
The American Prize in Voice / Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Award—professional opera division (women), 2017-18
Melanie Ashkar Arlington VA
Chelsea Basler Waltham MA
Becca Conviser Glencoe IL
Maggie Finnegan Winchester MA
Jessica Fishenfeld Great Neck NY
Christine Lyons Baltimore MD
Meredith Mecum Bronx NY
Ariana Strahl Ann Arbor MI
Susan Wheeler Burke VA
Natalie Young Lawrence KS
The American Prize in Voice / Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Award—college/university opera division (women), 2017-18
Sarah Cooper Lincoln MA
Clare Demer Tucson AZ
Lauren Frey Croton on Hudson NY
Kali Hardwick Nevada City CA
Sarah-Clementine Mire Lubbock TX
Kellie Motter Bloomington IN
Myka Murphy Roswell GA
Theodora Ivanova Nestorova Acton MA
Veronica Richer Bryan OH
Lauren Elizabeth Walker Bloomington IN
Ciera V. Williams Detroit MI
The American Prize in Voice / Friedrich & Virginia Schorr Memorial Award—high school opera division (women), 2017-18
Sarah Aaldering Los Gatos CA
Alina Dong Houston TX
Abigail Marie Fletcher Cape Coral FL
Elisabeta Racolta Cambridge MA
Caroline Wolfe Dallastown PA
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We encourage finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on social media, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog.
Here is a sample announcement:
"Great News! I've just been selected as a finalist in the (blank) division of The American Prize national non-profit competitions in the performing arts. Here's the link: (copy link here). The American Prize will be announcing winners in my division soon. You can learn more about this prestigious national competition here: www.theamericanprize.org or follow the news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Prize-celebrating-American-excellence-in-the-arts/214320622728 or Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanprize "
Please feel free to modify or expand this announcement to suit your needs.
Congratulations to all finalists.
