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Audition Application Deadline January 20, 2012 Audition Application Fee $25
Age Requirements: The minimum age for program participation is 18 years of age as of May 15, 2012.
Audition Requirements:
A minimum of three selections is required.

    1. An Italian Aria
    2. Either a French aria or a German aria or Lied
    3. An English Aria
For FestivalYoung Artists who wish to compete in the "Solo Recital Competition," please include two art songs of your choice in contrasting languages and styles in addition to the three required selections.
Audition 3 Ways!
    Post your audition video to YouTube
    Mail a DVD*
    Audition live
Audition Application: https://forms.usm.edu/conferences/view.php?id=3
Live Auditions
    Baton Rouge, LA USA: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
    Hattiesburg, MS USA Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
    Gainesville, FL USA: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

For the live auditions, you MUST bring your own accompanist.
*Mailing address for DVD audition

    Attn Charles Childress
    118 College Drive Box 5046
    Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Live Auditions

Baton Rouge, LA USA Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Hattiesburg, MS USA Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012
Gainesville, FL USA Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012

For the live auditions, you MUST bring your own accompanist.

*Mailing address for DVD audition

    Attn Charles Childress
    118 College Drive
    Box 5046
    Hattiesburg, MS 39406