Concerto-Aria Competition

The University of Puget Sound Concerto-Aria Competition has been an honored tradition in the School of Music since 1981. Students participate each year in this competitive program that highlights their work as musical soloists. Instrumental and vocal competitors prepare their chosen solos for a competition audition. Winners are offered the opportunity to perform as soloists with the School of Music’s Symphony Orchestra or Wind Ensemble. This year, we will also host a Spotlight Recital featuring performers from the Competition not designated as winners, but whose performances were outstanding. Judges will select both Concerto Aria winner(s) and spotlight recital performers. Prior years' winners have also gone on to win regional and national music competitions; and perform with professional ensembles and opera companies.