
Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
Michigan District
Great Lakes Region
Michigan District 2018-19
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 2018-19
Samuel Kidd - Baritone
Camron Gray - Tenor
Moises Salazar - Tenor

Encouragement Award Winners
Louis Ong - Baritone
Michael Day - Tenor
Bryce McClendon - Counter Tenor
Francesca Chiejina - Soprano
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 2018-19
William Stone
Voice Faculty at Academy of Vocal Arts Philadelphia
Dan Novak
Director of The Patrick G. Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center at Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Patricia Wise
World renowned Operatic Soprano
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Dr. David Dichiera Award Winners
Samuel Kidd - Baritone