Q: Can I audition in person for the Preliminary round?
A: No.  All Preliminary auditions must be by recording.  (Audio settings: AAC, 128 kbps @ 44.1 KHz.  No MP3s please.)  Recordings may be submitted electronically or on a CD via postal mail.

Q: Is there an accompanist for the semi-finals and finals?
A: Yes.  Please bring music for the accompanist to use.

Q: May I send a recording  of an actual performance?
A: Yes, if it contains the three listed required arias.

For More Information or Applications:

Requests for information or applications should be addressed to:
     Ms. Janet Plucknett
     Competition Chairman
     Oratorio Society of New York
     1440 Broadway 23rd floor
     New York, NY 10018
Or e-mail your request to solocompetition@oratoriosocietyofny.org.