TCO Next

A Virtual Vocal Competition

October 18

3:00 PM EDT

Join us in discovering the next generation of opera stars. 

TCO NEXT: A Virtual Vocal Competition encourages emerging professional singers by promoting new voices and new music. Singers will compete for cash prizes with a grand prize of $3,000 and a contract for a future role with Tri-Cities Opera.

Winners

GRAND PRIZE
The Wilson Family Award
$3000 + Role with Tri-Cities Opera

Named in memory of Jeanne, Stuart, and Nancy “Frankie” Wilson, this prize commemorates a family’s decades-long legacy of generosity and nurturing affection for Tri-Cities Opera. We honor their spirit of adventure and reinvest some of their kindness in the first winner of TCO Next.

SECOND PRIZE
The VISIONS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AWARD
$2000

Named in honor of our TCO Next sponsor and their dedication to the arts and our community.

THIRD PRIZE
The George Akel Memorial Award
$1000
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Named in loving memory of a long time TCO board member, opera lover, and force for philanthropy. This year, we have a tie for our third prize, so we will award $1000 to each of the winners, which is fitting because the Akel family’s generosity knows no bounds in our community.

THE HIBBITT SAVOCA AWARD
$100 + Residency in 2021/2022 season
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
$250

Finalists

Semi-Finalists

Final round judges

Get to know our celebrity judges by watching their interviews below.

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