Category: Wood Competition
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Henry Herbert Wins the 2024 Spring/Summer Donald W. Wood, Sr. Advancement Grant
Henry Herbert Wins the 2024 Spring/Summer Donald W. Wood, Sr. Advancement Grant It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce the recipient of this year’s Spring/Summer Wood Advancement Grant: Henry Herbert, a talented bass-baritone from New Orleans. Henry, currently a second-year student at Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, is pursuing a Bachelor…
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2023 Winners
Elijah StrainFirst PlaceNew Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, SeniorTeacher: Sarah Jane McMahon Christopher-Lawson PalmerSecond PlaceNew Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, JuniorTeacher: Mark-Anthony Thomas Malia SuggsThird PlaceNew Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, SophomoreTeacher: Phyllis Treigle Sienna SlossHonorable MentionNew Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, JuniorTeacher: Phyllis Treigle Andrew AcevesWood Operatic Advancement Grant RecipientLouisiana…
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Resources for Wood Competition Vocalists
Applicants with limited to no prior vocal training are welcome (but not required) to select a song from the suggested list below:
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Winners of the Donald W. Wood, Sr. Vocal Competition by year.
2022 Winners FIRST PLACE: Jennifer Zuckerman, Senior at Lakeshore High School. Teacher: Dr. Alissa Rowe. SECOND PLACE: Chantel Collins, Senior at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts. Teacher: Phyllis Treigle. THIRD PLACE: Aubrey Smith, Junior at New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts. Teacher: Phyllis Treigle. THIRD PLACE: Kallan Butler, Junior at New Orleans Center for the Creative…
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The Wood Operatic Advancement Grant Guidelines and Application
The Wood Advancement Grant is designed to give additional financial support to former prize winners of the Donald W. Wood, Jr. Vocal Competition. Grantees must be pursuing a career as a classical vocalist, and the grant funds are intended to help them with their studies. Grants are awarded based on career potential, progress in their…
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The Donald W. Wood, Sr. Vocal CompetitionSubmission Information and Requirements
Repertoire Requirements Three song selections: Submission Requirements Judging Criteria Recording Tips How to Submit