Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
Michigan District
Great Lakes Region
Michigan District
Approximately 35 singers take part in the annually held District Competition. From this group the judges select 3 or more singers to advance to the regional competition. Prize monies totaling between $4000-$5000 USD are awarded. (Regional awards may total between $12000-$17000 USD).
COMPETITION INFORMATION
Michigan District
Winners 2017-18
Joseph Leppek -Tenor
Moises Salazar - Tenor
Janani Sridhar - Soprano
Encouragement Award Winners
Cheyanne Coss -Soprano
Justin Burgess - Baritone
Margaret Tigue - Soprano
Matthew Fleisher - Bass - Baritone
Winners of each District advances to the Regional competition. The top winner(s) then travel to New York City to compete in the National Semi-Finals. The semi and final rounds are held over a two- week period. Each competitor receives coaching by the MET staff, performing for the public on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House.
Michigan District
Judges 2017-18
Scott Guzielek
Director of Artistic Operations Palm Beach Opera
Jennifer Rowley
Soprano Metropolitan Opera Star
Melissa Wegner
Deputy Director of MONCA