High School Classical Singers: Showcase Your Talent at GSU!

WHY PARTICIPATE?

EVENT DETAILS

  • Date: March 6, 2027 | 9am – 6pm

  • Location: Helen M. Aderhold Learning Center

  • Application Deadline: February 13, 2027

 

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

Georgia State University School of Music preserves, promotes, and advances the tradition of music past and future through performance, composition, education, and research in one of the most diverse universities in the country. Ranked number two in teaching and innovation in the country by US News and World Report, Georgia State University sits in the thriving downtown setting of Atlanta. Its global student body is a reflection of Atlanta’s international reputation. Students in the School of Music regularly work with the foremost individuals in their fields, including guest artists and teachers, members of the Atlanta Symphony, leaders in the music industry and the school’s own faculty.

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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