Each spring the Kennett Symphony of Chester County hosts an annual vocal competition that allows talented young artists to display their gifts as part of the Symphony’s mission to provide opportunities for emerging musicians.  Organized by Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Merluzzi, the 2014 Voice Competition will be held on Saturday April 5, 2014 beginning at 1:00pm in the auditorium of Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square, PA.  The competition is open to the public, free of charge, and offers a wonderful opportunity to hear and encourage these gifted young singers.

The competition is limited to sixteen singers, age 18-26 as of January 1, 2014.  Competitors must perform three operatic, oratorio, or concert arias from the 18^th to the 21^st centuries, with at least one in English.  Judges will award prizes to first, second, and third place winners ranging from one hundred to five hundred dollars, and the first place finalist will be invited to perform at a Kennett Symphony concert.  Applications are available on the Kennett Symphony website www.kennettsymphony.org or by sending an email message to [email protected] .

In addition to providing a wide range of symphonic music at affordable prices with its winter and summer series, the Kennett Symphony maintains a strong commitment to education and outreach programs that include three Young Artist competitions, Children’s Concerts with Instrument Petting Zoo, and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus.  The Young Artist Competitions provide an invaluable performance experience for aspiring musicians who have achieved a high level of proficiency. 

The Kennett Symphony’s Voice and Instrumental Competitions are underwritten in part by The Mushroom Festival and the Kennett Run Charities.  More information about all of the Kennett Symphony Programs is available at www.kennettsymphony.org.