2025-2026 Young Singers Competition Information
We are looking forward to our Seventh Annual Young Singers Competition, which will be held during the fall of 2025. 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 2025-2026 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 September 13, 2025.
Finals for our Young Singers Competition will take place at Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church, 13658 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West on Saturday, September 27, 2025. 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.
2024 -2025 Young Singers Competition Winners
1st Place Winner – Hailey Young
1st Place Winner – Autumn Stanley
First Place Winners – $1000 Scholarship per Winner
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