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National Opera Association
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2026 National Opera Association Scholarly Papers Competition
The National Opera Association’s 2026 Scholarly Papers Competition recognizes outstanding research on operatic performance, history, theory, music, libretto, theater, and related subjects.
- Deadline
- Amount
- $500
2027 Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition
The National Opera Association’s 2027 Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition offers more than $15,000 in cash prizes and awards, plus a potential Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship worth up to $50,000 annually for graduate study in vocal performance.
- Deadline
- Amount
- $50,000
Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship for Vocal Performance
The National Opera Association offers the Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship for Vocal Performance to an outstanding participant in its Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition.
- Deadline
- Amount
- $50,000
Dominick Argento Fellowship for Opera Composition
The National Opera Association offers the Dominick Argento Fellowship for Opera Composition to support an outstanding composer pursuing graduate study in composition at a U.S.-accredited institution.
- Deadline
- Amount
- $50,000
NOA Dissertation Competition, 2024-26 Cycle
The National Opera Association offers its biennial Dissertation Competition to recognize an outstanding doctoral dissertation on an operatic subject.
- Deadline
- Amount
- Not listed
2027 YPO Scenes Competition
The National Opera Association’s YPO Scenes Competition recognizes artistic excellence in college and university opera programs and promotes opera created for pre-college audiences.
- Deadline
- Amount
- Not listed
National Opera Association Poster Presentations
The National Opera Association (NOA) invites members, prospective members, and friends to submit original research for peer-reviewed poster presentations at its 2027 National Conference, with juried awards recognizing outstanding work.
- Deadline
- Amount
- Not listed
Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition
The National Opera Association (NOA) offers the Robert Hansen Collegiate Opera Scenes Competition to recognize artistic excellence in college and university opera and musical theatre programs through anonymous video submissions and live finalist performances at the January 2027 National Conference in Minneapolis.
- Deadline
- Amount
- Not listed
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