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2007 Judges
Matthew A. Epstein, Director of Vocal Divisions, CAMI
Sheri Greenawald, Director, San Francisco Opera Center, and Artistic Director, Merola Opera Program
Irene Patti Swartz Hammond, Soprano, and Founder, YPO/FGO Voice Competition
Evelyn Lear, Soprano, Emerging Singers Program, Wagner Society, Washington, DC
Jonathan Pell, Director, Artistic Administration, Dallas Opera
2007 Judges
Matthew A. Epstein, Director of Vocal Divisions, CAMI
Sheri Greenawald, Director, San Francisco Opera Center, and Artistic Director, Merola Opera Program
Irene Patti Swartz Hammond, Soprano, and Founder, YPO/FGO Voice Competition
Evelyn Lear, Soprano, Emerging Singers Program, Wagner Society, Washington, DC
Jonathan Pell, Director, Artistic Administration, Dallas Opera
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2007 Junior Young Artist Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
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Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Christopher Magiera, baritone |
Grand Prize
$7,500—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Corrine Winters, soprano |
First Prize
$5,000—Judy George Award |
| Liam Moran, bass |
Second Prize
$3,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Christopher Magiera, baritone |
Grand Prize
$7,500—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Corrine Winters, soprano |
First Prize
$5,000—Judy George Award |
| Liam Moran, bass |
Second Prize
$3,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
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2007 Senior Young Artist Finalists (Age 26 to 30)
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Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Takesha Kizart, soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Christopher Bolduc, baritone |
First Prize
$6,000—YPO Award |
| Amanda Grooms, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—Inés M. Cruz Memorial Award |
| Aundi Marie Moore, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—YPO Award |
| Corey Crider, baritone |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jose Alvarez, countertenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial Award |
| Museop Kim, baritone |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—YPO Award |
| David Portillo, tenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Isabelle and Ricardo Román Award |
Date of Finals: March 31, 2007
| Takesha Kizart, soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000—Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Christopher Bolduc, baritone |
First Prize
$6,000—YPO Award |
| Amanda Grooms, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—Inés M. Cruz Memorial Award |
| Aundi Marie Moore, soprano |
Second Prize (tie)
$4,500—YPO Award |
| Corey Crider, baritone |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jose Alvarez, countertenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial Award |
| Museop Kim, baritone |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—YPO Award |
| David Portillo, tenor |
Honorable Mention
$1,000—Isabelle and Ricardo Román Award |
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2005 Junior Young Artist Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
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2005 Junior Young Artist Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
| Michael Fabiano (20), tenor |
Grand Prize
$7,500 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Aaron Blake (22), tenor |
First Prize
$5,000—The Judy George Award |
| David McFerrin (25), baritone |
Second Prize
$3,000 |
| Jeffrey Kim (25), countertenor |
Third Prize
$1,000—The Olson Award |
2005 Junior Young Artist Finalists (Age 20 to 25)
| Michael Fabiano (20), tenor |
Grand Prize
$7,500 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Aaron Blake (22), tenor |
First Prize
$5,000—The Judy George Award |
| David McFerrin (25), baritone |
Second Prize
$3,000 |
| Jeffrey Kim (25), countertenor |
Third Prize
$1,000—The Olson Award |
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2005 Senior Young Artist Finalists (Age 26 to 30)
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Date of Finals: April 2, 2005
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| Karen Slack (29), soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Timothy Kuhn (27), baritone |
First Prize
$6,000 |
| Derek Taylor (29), tenor |
Second Prize
$5,000 |
| Rolando Sanz (26), tenor |
Third Prize
$4,000 |
| Janara Kellerman (29), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—The Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Markus Beam (27), baritone |
Fifth Prize
$1,500—The Román/YPO Award |
| Christina Pier (30), soprano |
Sixth Prize
$1,000—The Elizabeth Fogg Lane Memorial Award |
Date of Finals: April 2, 2005
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| Karen Slack (29), soprano |
Grand Prize
$8,000 donated by the Junior Opera Guild |
| Timothy Kuhn (27), baritone |
First Prize
$6,000 |
| Derek Taylor (29), tenor |
Second Prize
$5,000 |
| Rolando Sanz (26), tenor |
Third Prize
$4,000 |
| Janara Kellerman (29), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize
$2,500—The Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Markus Beam (27), baritone |
Fifth Prize
$1,500—The Román/YPO Award |
| Christina Pier (30), soprano |
Sixth Prize
$1,000—The Elizabeth Fogg Lane Memorial Award |
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| Nicholas Perna (22), tenor |
Grand Prize (tie): Junior Opera Guild/Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newhauser Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Angela Shadwick (23), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize (tie): Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Roman/Ms. Connie Danluck Award |
| Nicholas Perna (22), tenor |
Grand Prize (tie): Junior Opera Guild/Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newhauser Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Angela Shadwick (23), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize (tie): Dr. and Mrs. Ricardo Roman/Ms. Connie Danluck Award |
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2003 Junior Young Artist Finalists
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| Audrey Brutus (24), soprano |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial/Susanne S. Kayyali Award |
| John Neely Gaston (23), countertenor |
First Prize: Voice Competition Committee Award |
| Kristine Biller (26), soprano |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Chad A. Johnson (25), tenor |
Third Prize: Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial/Barbara Copanos Award |
| Audrey Brutus (24), soprano |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial/Susanne S. Kayyali Award |
| John Neely Gaston (23), countertenor |
First Prize: Voice Competition Committee Award |
| Kristine Biller (26), soprano |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Chad A. Johnson (25), tenor |
Third Prize: Francis Ramo Cusumano Memorial/Barbara Copanos Award |
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2003 Senior Young Artist Finalists
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| Jason Hardy (30), bass, Georgia |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Dana Beth Miller (29), soprano |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| Gregorio Gonzalez (29), baritone |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Erin Marie Wall (27), soprano |
Third Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Elizabeth Caballero (28), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Stephen Poulos Memorial Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Leah Hunt (27), soprano |
Fifth Prize: YPO Members Award |
| Melina Pineda (29), mezzo-soprano |
Sixth Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela Award |
| David Giuliano (27), baritone |
Seventh Prize: Ms. Charlette Seidel/Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler Award |
| Paul Mow (30), tenor |
Olsen Encouragement Award |
| Jason Hardy (30), bass, Georgia |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Dana Beth Miller (29), soprano |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| Gregorio Gonzalez (29), baritone |
Second Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Erin Marie Wall (27), soprano |
Third Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Elizabeth Caballero (28), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Stephen Poulos Memorial Award; University of Miami/Dr. Donna Blythe Award (tie) |
| Leah Hunt (27), soprano |
Fifth Prize: YPO Members Award |
| Melina Pineda (29), mezzo-soprano |
Sixth Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela Award |
| David Giuliano (27), baritone |
Seventh Prize: Ms. Charlette Seidel/Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler Award |
| Paul Mow (30), tenor |
Olsen Encouragement Award |
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| Audrey Brutus (22), soprano |
Grand Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Briggle, Mr. and Mrs. Raúl Suárez, Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Wampler Award |
| Noah Stewart (22), tenor |
First Prize, Evelyn Lear Recognition Award: Dr. Mort Hammond, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Damus, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler |
| John Neely Gaston (21), countertenor |
Second Prize, Memorial to Margie Levitz Award: Members of YPO, Congratulations to Irene Patti Swartz & Dr. Morton Hammond by Dr. and Mrs. Morton Robinson |
| Sarah Jane McMahon (20), soprano |
Third Prize: Memorial for Francis Ramo Cusumano from his daughter, Barbara Copanos |
| Audrey Babcock (21), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize: Memorial for Adolph Vezza from Mario and Valentina Vezza Cytrynbaum |
| Brocha Strausberg Evans (23), mezzo-soprano |
Fifth Prize: Olsen Encouragement Award |
| Audrey Brutus (22), soprano |
Grand Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Varela, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Briggle, Mr. and Mrs. Raúl Suárez, Mr. and Mrs. Atlee Wampler Award |
| Noah Stewart (22), tenor |
First Prize, Evelyn Lear Recognition Award: Dr. Mort Hammond, Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Damus, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Spieler |
| John Neely Gaston (21), countertenor |
Second Prize, Memorial to Margie Levitz Award: Members of YPO, Congratulations to Irene Patti Swartz & Dr. Morton Hammond by Dr. and Mrs. Morton Robinson |
| Sarah Jane McMahon (20), soprano |
Third Prize: Memorial for Francis Ramo Cusumano from his daughter, Barbara Copanos |
| Audrey Babcock (21), mezzo-soprano |
Fourth Prize: Memorial for Adolph Vezza from Mario and Valentina Vezza Cytrynbaum |
| Brocha Strausberg Evans (23), mezzo-soprano |
Fifth Prize: Olsen Encouragement Award |
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2001 Junior Young Artist Finalists
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All awards in this division are in memory of Patricia Fuller Harrison (fund administered by Kay Carpenter)
| Elizabeth Caballero* (26), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Christina Villaverde* (24), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Harold Wilson (26), bass |
First Prize |
| John A. Tsotsoros (25), tenor |
Second Prize |
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*Dr. Donna Blythe/University of Miami Singer Award winner |
All awards in this division are in memory of Patricia Fuller Harrison (fund administered by Kay Carpenter)
| Elizabeth Caballero* (26), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Christina Villaverde* (24), soprano |
Grand Prize (tie) |
| Harold Wilson (26), bass |
First Prize |
| John A. Tsotsoros (25), tenor |
Second Prize |
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2001 Senior Young Artist Finalists
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| Keri Alkema (27), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Paul A. Mow (28), tenor (Harwood Management) |
First Prize: YPO Award |
| Sarah Miller (28), soprano |
Second Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Eric McKeever (30), baritone |
Third Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Michelle Areyzaga (31), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Román/Danluck Award |
| Keri Alkema (27), mezzo-soprano |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Paul A. Mow (28), tenor (Harwood Management) |
First Prize: YPO Award |
| Sarah Miller (28), soprano |
Second Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Eric McKeever (30), baritone |
Third Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Michelle Areyzaga (31), soprano |
Fourth Prize: Román/Danluck Award |
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| LaTonia Moore, soprano, Texas |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial |
| Monica Yunus, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Jeffrey Halili, tenor, New York |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román Award |
| LaTonia Moore, soprano, Texas |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial |
| Monica Yunus, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Jeffrey Halili, tenor, New York |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román Award |
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1999 Junior Young Artist Finalists
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| Jennifer Anne Cooper, mezzo-soprano, Maryland |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Harold Jay Wilson, bass-baritone, Indiana |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership and Memorials Award |
| Dana Beth Miller, soprano, Ohio |
Third Prize: Dr. B. Boyce Swartz Award |
| Scott Ramsay, tenor, Wisconsin |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson, in Memory of Lottie Alexander, Award |
| Jennifer Anne Cooper, mezzo-soprano, Maryland |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Harold Jay Wilson, bass-baritone, Indiana |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership and Memorials Award |
| Dana Beth Miller, soprano, Ohio |
Third Prize: Dr. B. Boyce Swartz Award |
| Scott Ramsay, tenor, Wisconsin |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson, in Memory of Lottie Alexander, Award |
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1999 Senior Young Artist Finalists
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| William Andrew Stuckey, baritone, Illinois |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Troy Cook, baritone, Kentucky |
First Prize: Lady Amy Gallow Memorial Award |
| Kimberly Graham, soprano |
Second Prize (Tie): YPO Award |
| Kirstin Marie Chavez, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Second Prize (Tie): Barbara Copanos for Francis Cusumano Award |
| Brandon Jovanovich, tenor, New York |
Third Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Kirk Walker, baritone, Illinois |
Fourth Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Sonia Santiago, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Dr. Donna Blythe Award |
| Terry Murphy, tenor |
Olsen Foundation Award |
| William Andrew Stuckey, baritone, Illinois |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| Troy Cook, baritone, Kentucky |
First Prize: Lady Amy Gallow Memorial Award |
| Kimberly Graham, soprano |
Second Prize (Tie): YPO Award |
| Kirstin Marie Chavez, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Second Prize (Tie): Barbara Copanos for Francis Cusumano Award |
| Brandon Jovanovich, tenor, New York |
Third Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Kirk Walker, baritone, Illinois |
Fourth Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Sonia Santiago, mezzo-soprano, Florida |
Dr. Donna Blythe Award |
| Terry Murphy, tenor |
Olsen Foundation Award |
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| Sandra Lopez, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial Award |
| Ross Hauck, tenor, Indiana |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Mark Tevis, baritone, Maryland |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román/YPO Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, Connecticut |
Third Prize: Olsen Foundation Award |
| Sandra Lopez, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Patricia Fuller Harrison Memorial Award |
| Ross Hauck, tenor, Indiana |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Past Presidents Award |
| Mark Tevis, baritone, Maryland |
Second Prize: Dr. Ricardo and Isabelle Román/YPO Award |
| Joanna Mongiardo, soprano, Connecticut |
Third Prize: Olsen Foundation Award |
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1997 Intermediate Young Artist Finalists
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| Charles Reid, tenor, Maryland (Harwood Management) |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jami Rogers, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Young Artist Award |
| Jennifer Hines, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership/Memorials Award |
| John Bindell, bass, Texas |
Third Prize: Marjorie and Egmont Sonderling Award |
| Karen Driscoll, soprano, Florida |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson and Linda Meyers Award |
| Melody Edwards, soprano, North Carolina |
Fourth Prize (Tie) |
| Charles Reid, tenor, Maryland (Harwood Management) |
Grand Prize: Marvin A. Fink Memorial Award |
| Jami Rogers, soprano, New York |
First Prize: Junior Opera Guild Young Artist Award |
| Jennifer Hines, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Second Prize: YPO Membership/Memorials Award |
| John Bindell, bass, Texas |
Third Prize: Marjorie and Egmont Sonderling Award |
| Karen Driscoll, soprano, Florida |
Fourth Prize: Jane Robinson and Linda Meyers Award |
| Melody Edwards, soprano, North Carolina |
Fourth Prize (Tie) |
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1997 Senior Young Artist Finalists
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| Mei Ma, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| David Walker, countertenor, Florida |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| John Pierce, tenor, Florida |
Second Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Denise Vidal, soprano, Florida |
Third Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Xiao Ping Dai, baritone, New York |
Fourth Prize: Laurens and Arlene Mendelson Award |
| Randall Jakobsh, bass, Pennsylvania |
Honorable Mention Award |
| Keith Workowski, tenor, Florida |
Encouragement Award |
| Mei Ma, soprano, Florida |
Grand Prize: Judy George Award |
| David Walker, countertenor, Florida |
First Prize: Young Patronesses of the Opera Award |
| John Pierce, tenor, Florida |
Second Prize: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crawley Award |
| Denise Vidal, soprano, Florida |
Third Prize: Jean McArthur Davis Memorial Award |
| Xiao Ping Dai, baritone, New York |
Fourth Prize: Laurens and Arlene Mendelson Award |
| Randall Jakobsh, bass, Pennsylvania |
Honorable Mention Award |
| Keith Workowski, tenor, Florida |
Encouragement Award |
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| Leah Summers, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Dr. Donna Blythe/University of Miami Singer Award |
| Leah Summers, mezzo-soprano, New York |
Dr. Donna Blythe/University of Miami Singer Award |
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