West Valley Chorale

2024 – 2025 Young Singers Competition Info.

We are looking forward to our Sixth Annual Young Singers Competition, which will be held during the fall of 2024. A total of $2000 in scholarships will be awarded.

High school Juniors and Seniors who reside in and attend high school in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area during the 2024 – 2025 school year are eligible and encouraged to apply.

The application will consist of the following:

1. A video that showcases the student’s talent. Applicants may select a Classical or Broadway piece to perform.

2. An Application of Intent, with parental consent for applicants under 18, signed by a parent/guardian.

3. A publicity headshot in .JPG format   

Submit the video, headshot, and Application of Intent by email to: [email protected].

Submission deadline is OCT 4, 2024.

Finals for our Young Singers Competition will take place at Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, 13658 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West on OCT 19, 2024. The website page will be updated throughout the competition period.

FUNDING: These competitions are funded solely through the generous donations of our audience. Donation jars and envelopes are available at all concerts for this purpose. Checks may be made out to The West Valley Chorale, P.O. Box 9415, Surprise, AZ 85374. The West Valley Chorale is an Arizona 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts organization. Donations are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.

2023 -2024 Young Singers Competition Winners

1st Place Winner – Leilani Miranda

1st Place Winner – Max Farkas

2nd Place Winner – Brianna Stenke

First Place Winners – $750 Scholarship per Winner  

Second Place Winner – $500 Scholarship 

2022 -2023 Young Singers Competition Winners

1st Place Winner – Isabella San Pablo

2nd Place Winner – Leilani Miranda

First Place Winners – $600 Scholarship 

Second Place Winner – $400 Scholarship

2019 -2020 Young Singers Competition Winners

The third annual Vocal Competition was held.  Unfortunately, owing to Covid the Spring concert at which they were to sing had to be canceled.  We congratulate the winners and hope their vocal training is progressing well.

1st Place Winner – Emma Anderson

1st Place Winner – Ashley Bragg

2nd Place Winner – Kaylea Vance

2nd Place Winner – Ryley Youngs

First Place Winners – $700 Scholarship Per Winner

Second Place Winners – $300 Scholarship Per Winner

2018 -2019 Young Singers Competition Winners

1st Place Winner – Josh Pike

1st Place Winner – Makenzie Couch

2nd Place Winner – Janisse Quincy

2nd Place Winner – Katherine Baier

First Place Winners – $800 Scholarship Per Winner

Second Place Winners – $400 Scholarship Per Winner

2017 -2018 Young Singers Competition Winners 

Through generous donations from our patrons and supporters during our 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, the Chorale implemented a vocal award program to recognize and support young vocalists during our 2017-18 season.  Auditions were held in November 2017 for students in the Dysart School District.

1st Place Winner –  Elizabeth Juillet

1st  Place Winner – Megan Lundberg

2nd place winners not pictured include:

Allison Belson

Todd Horne

Eliza Hill

Abby Pruzinski

First Place Winners – $400 Scholarship Per Winner

Second Place Winners – $300 Scholarship Per Winner