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Here you can learn about upcoming programs and events, past competition winners, and see what our alumni and the professionals in our Schmidt Vocal Artists Network have been doing. Check back often to see what’s new!
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Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Winners of its Fifth Annual National Vocal Competition
Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), the premier national organization supporting early-career classical singers, announces the winners of its Fifth Annual National Vocal Competition for high school singers. The event, held at the Sarasota Opera House on [...]
Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Winners of its Final 2025-26 Regional Competition on May 10 in Massachusetts
Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), a national organization for pre-professional classical singers, is pleased to announce the winners of its final 2025-26 Regional Competition, held at Boston Conservatory in Boston on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Winners of its Washington Regional Competition on May 2
Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), a national organization for pre-professional classical singers, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025-26 Washington Regional Competition, held at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Winners of its 2026 Online High School Regional Competitions
Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), a national organization for pre-professional classical singers, is pleased to announce the winners of its two 2025-26 online “Regional” Competitions.
Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Winners of its Indiana Regional Competition on April 11
Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), a national organization for pre-professional classical singers, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025-26 Indiana Regional Competition, held at Butler University on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Winners of its Northern California Regional Competition on March 15
Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), a national organization for pre-professional classical singers, is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025-26 Northern California Regional Competition, held at San Francisco Conservatory of Music on Sunday, March 15, [...]
“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