The Opera Guild for Atlanta Fourth Annual Trotter Grant Competition for Emerging Opera Singers

• Up to five $1,000 grants will be awarded to singers pursuing a career in opera performance. This competition is ideal for emerging artists and singers who are applying to training programs or seeking advance private training. Examples of acceptable programs or pursuits include, but not limited to:
  • Workshop programs such as Saluzzo Opera Academy or American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria
  • Apprentice artist programs such as Glimmerglass or The International Performing Arts Institute
  • Private coaching in role in development
  • Private coaching in supporting skills such as language, acting, or movement
• Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
• No application fee
• No live audition; judges award based on applicant’s materials listed below
• Awards announced in mid-April

Eligibility:

• 23 and older
• Applicants must be a current or former Georgia resident or recommended by a Georgia Voice Instructor

Application Materials:

• Download application form here (form will appear in your download folder)
• Copy of program acceptance letter or contract, or letter from voice teacher or coach that verifies your work with that teacher or coach
• Recommendation from vocal faculty attesting to skill and character
• Resume in PDF format
• Headshot in PDF or image format
• Three (3) opera arias, submitted via a YouTube playlist link
• Recordings must be presented in high-quality, shot in landscape mode
  • Please make sure you are well-lit with a clear focus
  • For those using a prerecorded accompaniment track instead of live piano accompaniment, please be certain your sound level is comparable to your singing
• Winners will also need to commit to sending photos or videos depicting their experience to be loaded on the Guild’s website.