Southern Illinois Young Artist Organization‘Encouraging Excellence in the Arts’

Presents:2014 Competition

Vocal Competition: Saturday, March 15

Place: First Presbyterian Church 237 N. Kansas Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

(618) 558-8608

Competitors must:

1.) Be 20-30 years of age as of competition date.2.) Perform three (3) art songs and either one (1) opera aria or one (1) oratorio

aria. Pieces should demonstrate contrasting styles and represent at least 3 languages, one of which is English with a total performance time not to exceed 15 minutes.

3.) Provide your own accompanist.

1st Place Award - $800 2nd Place Award - $400 3rd Place Award - $250

Applications forms can be downloaded from our Website SIYAO.us or submitted online. A $30 nonrefundable fee must be received with the application. The deadline for receiving applications is Monday, March 3 or when spaces are filled. Payment can be made by PayPal or by check, money order or cashier’s check payable to SIYAO and mailed to:

SIYAOP.O. Box 243Glen Carbon, IL 62034 E-mail: southernilyao@gmail.com

WEBSITE: SIYAO.US

For more SIYAO information call Robert Raymond – 618-558-8608.