Community Concerts

3rd Annual Peter Elvins Vocal Competition

Advisor: Anna Gabrieli
Adjudicators:
    Stephen Steiner, former Director of Productions with Boston Lyric Opera
    Anna Gabrieli, voice faculty at Longy School of Music
    Elisabeth Phinney, former professional opera singer and faculty at the Boston Conservatory
    D'Anna Fortunato, American mezzo-soprano and faculty at New England Conservatory
    Helen Clapp Stevenson, Executive and Artistic Director of Powers Music School

Created in memory of long-time Powers voice faculty Peter Elvins, this competition is open to all vocalists ages 15 and above. Peter took tremendous pride in his students' growth and accomplishments as musicians. His legacy of passion for music and teaching lives on in this vocal competition.

The winners for each division will be awarded a cash prize and the winner of the Classical/Opera Division will be given the opportunity to perform a solo with Belmont Open Sings on April 13, 2008.

The competition is split into two categories: 1) the Teen Division for ages 13 - 18 and 2) the Classical/Opera Division for ages 19 and older (open to all level of singers).

Applications must include an official application form, proof of age, CD or audiocassette, and registration fee (payable by check or money order to Powers Music School) and must be postmarked by December 7, 2007. Only the first 100 applicants for each division will be considered. All application fees received beyond the first 100 will be refunded. Tapes/ CDs will not be returned.

Click here to download the official application form.

Click here to download Entry Information and Instructions.

Finals Competition Concert Saturday, January 26, 2008, 8:00 pm
Payson Park Church, 365 Belmon Street

Application fee: $15 Teen Division and $25 Classical/Opera Division