The Amelia Rieman Opera competition, established in 1989 as an annual competition, is designed to identify exceptionally talented opera singers enrolled at the U of A and to assist in their professional development.To qualify, applicants should have a voice with operatic potential (exceptional timbre, range, projection, charisma, communication, and natural beauty) and demonstrate artistic aptitude. […]
The Opera Guild of Southern Arizona awards generous cash prizes to deserving UA students to further their vocal studies and help launch their opera careers. Students get in FREE!
Students compete for the opportunity to sing with the University Orchestra in the following Spring.
These awards are given in memory of Dr. Larry Day, professor emeritus University of Arizona, where he taught voice and opera theater. Many students benefited from his expertise, passion, kindness and patience. His professional singing experiences include leading roles with Minneapolis, Denver and Arizona Opera, soloist with symphonies in Minneapolis, Rochester, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, […]