The concert takes place at the
First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables
536 Coral Way
Coral Gables, FL 33134

YPO/FGO Voice Competition

The Finals Concert

• Final round of national competition
• 10 of the best young singers in America compete in public for the judges
• Grand prizes of $10,000 (Senior Young Artist, age 26 to 30) and $7,500 (Junior Young Artist, age 20 to 25)
• Audience votes for Audience Favorite Award of $1,000

An invitation to a reception following the competition, hosted by Young Patronesses of the Opera, is included with your ticket.

Judges include:

• Matt Cooksey, Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist Program Manager
• Joe Illick, Fort Worth Opera Music Director Emeritus
• Robynne Redmon, Mezzo-Soprano; Associate Professer, University of Miami Frost School of Music
• David Walker, Palm Beach Opera General & Artistic Director

Funds for the competition are provided by Young Patronesses of the Opera, with ongoing support from Junior Opera Guild, Dr. Phillip George (the Judy George Award), the Irene Patti Swartz Hammond Memorial Award fund, and several individual donors.

All singers who participate in the Finals Concert win an award. Donors who underwrite an award have the opportunity to name the award and present it to the winner on stage. For more information, please contact Lucie Spieler at lspieler@fgo.org.

Tickets cost $30 per person. Special rates for groups of 10 and students with a valid ID are available by calling the FGO box office at 800-741-1010 (Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm).