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 will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with eight finalists.
Prizes:
If you are a young singer between the ages of 19 - 28 who resides in the Chicago area, please apply to the competition with this application link: 2026 NSCS Donald Chen Young Artist Competition Application
The deadline to apply is February 8th, more details are available in the application linked above.
This year's competition will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, with eight finalists.
Prizes:
- First Place: $500 and a paid solo performance in an upcoming North Shore Choral Society concert
- Second Place: $300
- Third Place: $200
If you are a young singer between the ages of 19 - 28 who resides in the Chicago area, please apply to the competition with this application link: 2026 NSCS Donald Chen Young Artist Competition Application
The deadline to apply is February 8th, more details are available in the application linked above.
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Congratulations to our
2024 DCYAA Winners: First Place: Sadie Cheslak, mezzo-soprano (left) Second Place: Calista Ro-Jei Smith, soprano (right) Third Place: Andrew Garratt, baritone (center) |
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NSCS Donald Chen Young Artist Award 2024 Finalists
(from left): Wesley Diener, baritone Catherine Larson, soprano Sadie Cheslak, mezzo-soprano Andrew Garratt, baritone Matthew Sink, tenor Isabel Yang, mezzo-soprano Calista Ro-Jei Smith, soprano |
