Donald Chen Young Artist Award
The Dr. Donald Chen Young Artist Award, established in 2008 and named for the NSCS music director emeritus, supports and promotes young, emerging singers. The award is given annually to an outstanding young vocalist, and in alternate years a competition is held with the finalists performing before a live audience and judges.
This year's competition was held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church 1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL. This concert spotlighted 8 young, aspiring singers (aged 19-28) from the Chicago area who each performed an operatic aria of their selection plus a contrasting art song or oratorio aria of their choice.
This year's competition was held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at Trinity United Methodist Church 1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL. This concert spotlighted 8 young, aspiring singers (aged 19-28) from the Chicago area who each performed an operatic aria of their selection plus a contrasting art song or oratorio aria of their choice.
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Congratulations to our
2026 DCYAA Winners: First Place: Abigail Arnold, soprano (right) Second Place: Jordan Haas, tenor (center) Third Place: Lauren Maho, mezzo-soprano (left) |
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NSCS Donald Chen Young Artist Award 2026 Finalists
(from left): Sofia LoConte, soprano Elliot Kovitz, bass Zoë Kales, mezzo-soprano Maya Behiri, soprano Lauren Maho, mezzo-soprano Jordan Haas, tenor Abigail Arnold, soprano Colin DeWitt, baritone |
