About this Event
Celebrating American Music from Yesteryear!!!
Our competition is in its 75th year.
First United Methodist Church
WORSHIP CENTER
419 Northeast 1st Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
Our morning session begins at 10:30am.
Enjoy a stroll down memory lane
Contestants perform a Vocal Art Song along with a Musical Theatre piece - both pieces by American Composers.
Luncheon Reception is available for $20 (cash or check, only: no credit cards)
2pm RECITAL to follow, featuring our 2026 Winners
Awards Ceremony next: 2027 Winners are announced: the envelope please!!!
Who will earn the Medallion? Who will wear the Crown?
AWARDS: $2,000 for first place / $1,500 second place, and $500 for third place
CONCERT will feature our 2026 Winners, pictured below center: Nicole Van Esselstyn and Hank Evans
CONTESTANTS WANTED!!!
Competition January 23, 2027
Apply by December 15
Entry fee: $75 *
Advanced Collegiate Voice Students - ages 18 to 24
Florida residents, American citizens
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* Sponsorship may be available!
... Contact Lisa Moore: [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM
COMPETITION
Info: Stephanie Copeland, Emcee (Master of Ceremonies)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
LUNCHEON: self-serve buffet, catered by SweetBerries (Available for $20)
Info: Savory and sweets - pay cash or check only (Sorry : no credit cards)
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
CONCERT featuring 2026 Winners & AWARDS CEREMONY
Host: Hank Evans
Info: Hank and Nicole will perform selections and a duet.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION (ON THE STEPS)
Event venue & nearby stays
First United Methodist Church, 419 Northeast 1st Street, Gainesville, United States
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