71st Annual (2023) - Competition Information
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HISTORY OF THE FFMC VOCAL COLLEGIATE AUDITIONS
We welcome your donations to support this event. The names of all donors will be listed on the program. Contribution categories are as follow:
| Angel ($500 or more) | ||
| Sponsor ($200-$499) | ||
| Patron ($100-$199) | ||
| Donor (under $100) |
===============================================================Please send donations (payable to FFMC, Inc.) directly to:
Suzanne Carpenter
FFMC Treasurer
P.O. Box 357275
Gainesville, Florida 32635-7275
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE www.800helpfla.com REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Our registration number with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is CH12373
Qualifying Rules for VOICE Auditions:
| 1. | Age requirements for contestants: |
| Female voice students must be between the ages of 17 and not yet 23 by date of auditions. | |
| Male voice students must be between the ages 18 and not yet 24 by date of auditions. | |
| 2. | A contestant must be a legal resident of Florida and an American citizen, either native-born or naturalized. Proof of these requirements (eligibility) may be requested. |
| 3. | Contestants must be sponsored by an FFMC Senior Federated Music Club or local service club or an individual. |
| 4. | Only advanced vocalists are acceptable (those capable of giving a creditable radio, television or concert performance). |
| 5. | Concert attire required: angle-length black dresses for females and black tuxedos/white shirt for males. (Men's Warehouse has special pricing to match rental fees.) |
| 6. | Applicants must send a non-refundable entry fee check of $75 made out to FFMC, Inc. Mail to: Suzanne Carpenter, FFMC Treasurer, PO Box 357275, Gainesville, FL 32635-7275. |
| 7. | Completed application forms must be sent electronically to Connie Lill: connie.lill@ffmc-music.org |
| 8. | DEADLINE: Application forms and a color head-and-shoulder photo (via email) are due by December 20, 2022. |
| 9. | Each contestant must furnish his/her own accompanist or one can be assigned to you for a $75.00 fee |
| 10. | A repertoire of two (2) songs by American composers (native-born or naturalized) is required, one must be a song from American Musical Theater 1940s – 1950s. The other song must be from 1850 – 1950. Submit alternate selections for all songs, since we do not want duplications. In case of two contestants requesting the same song, the earliest email date will determine. Total performing time for both chosen selections shall not exceed 7 minutes. |
| 11. | SCORES: One original score and two copies must be supplied to the three judges with the measures numbered for commentary purposes. Delete all names of teacher, contestant, college or university, or any other identifying information. An additional copy of the music must be sent to the accompanist electronically. |
| 12. | An additional copy of the music must be sent to the accompanist electronically. |
| 13. | Once selections are made and approved, NO CHANGES MAY BE MADE by contestants. |
| 14. | Winners must be available for performances, as designated by the Florida Federation of Music Clubs. NOTE: First Place winners may not enter future auditions. Second and Third Place Winners are eligible to apply again. |
| 15. | Social Security numbers will be required from all contestants who receive a monetary award. |
| 16. | Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification. |
To apply for the Vocal Competition, print out the application form and follow the instructions. If you cannot access the entry form you may need to obtain a copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. To get a free copy, visit the Adobe web site by clicking on the following logo:
CONGRATULATIONS
2022 Scholarship Winners
$2,000 Awarded to CECILIA MALLEY - 1st Place, 2022
Sponsored by Choctaw Bay Music Club- - -
$1,500 Awarded to Jennifer Lamont - 2nd Place, 2022
Sponsored by Foundation for the Promotion of Music- - -
$500: Isabelle Scott - 2022
Sponsored by Harmony Music Club
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Honorable Mention: Emma Van Duyne - 2022
Sponsored by Orlando Music Club
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$2,000: ANDREW KAPSAR - 1st Place, 2022
Sponsored by Sarasota Music Club
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$1,500: Jabari Lewis - 2nd Place, 2022
Sponsored by (Hollywood Music Club
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A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE www.800helpfla.com REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Our registration number with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is CH12373.
Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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