High School Classical Singers: Showcase Your Talent at Baylor!

WHY PARTICIPATE?

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: October 10, 2026 | 9am – 6pm

  • Location: Roxy Grove Recital Hall

  • Application Deadline: September 19, 2026

 

CASH AWARDS

$2,500 First Place | $2,000 Second Place | $1,500 Third Place | $500 Finalists | $250 Encouragement | $100 Most Promising Sophomore

SCHOLARSHIPS

Winners, Finalists, Encouragement Award Winners, and Master Class Participants earn a $6,000 matcearn a $6,000 matching scholarship to attend their event’s host school distributed at $1500/year.

Regional 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-Place Winners also become eligible for need-based scholarships to study vocal performance or vocal music education at any university.

ABOUT OUR HOST

The Baylor School of Music consists of approximately 350 students studying with 65 full-time faculty. Baylor offers comprehensive and competitive degree programs leading to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in performance, music education, church music, and academic areas of music. They also offer a secondary major in music, which allows undergraduates to pursue in-depth music study while earning a degree in another area of the university. Baylor is proud of its dedicated faculty who devote a great deal of individual attention to each student, as well as its talented and collegial student population. The School of Music provides transformational experiences that prepare students for careers in music through high-level academics and a multitude of outstanding performance experiences.

READY TO APPLY?

The Schmidt Vocal Competition is the premier competition for high school classical singers. More than a competition, participation unlocks access to exclusive educational and financial support long after they step off stage. Explore our website for more information about:

  • Eligibility
  • Rules & Deadlines

  • Awards & Scholarships

  • High School Nationals
  • Alumni Opportunities

  • Frequently Asked Questions

“The talent level here is just unbelievable. I feel so inspired as an artist who is twenty years into the career… to hear young artists such as these. It was so inspiring.”

— Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano, Final Round Adjudicator, 2025 Nationals

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