Congratulations to all of our Composers, High School and Collegiate competitors who came from all over the United States and beyond to participate in the 2018 George Shirley Vocal Competition. The 2-day event included masterclasses, as well as an illustrious panel of judges, which awarded over $15,000 in prizes to this competitive group of young singers and composers. This year’s prize winners are listed below:

High School Division

Kyree Allen, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
First Prize, High School Division: $1,000 (Sponsored by Zingerman’s Community of Businesses)

Simone Gallion, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Second Prize, High School Division: $750

India Brown, Duke Ellington School for the Arts
Third Prize, High School Division: $500
Sponsored by John M. Cifullo

College Division

Korin Gregory Thomas-Smith, University of Toronto
First Prize, College Division: $4,000 (Sponsored by Harold and Cherie Bridges Patrick in honor of Lynn Bridges)

Lindsey Reynolds, Curtis Institute of Music
Second Prize, College Division: $2,500
(Sponsored by The Toppin Family and Sphinx/ Exigence Vocal Ensemble)

Kristine Overman, University of Michigan
Third Prize, College Division: $1,500 (Sponsored by The American Spiritual Ensemble) 

Composers Division

Khyle Wooten, Career Professional, Atlanta Heights Charter School
Art Song Composition Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Marquita Lister)

Special Prizes

Kyree Allen, Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Spiritual Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Robert Sims)

Jamie Sharp, University of Michigan
Mezzo Soprano Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Hilda Harris)

Kyree Allen, Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Art Song Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Wills Patterson)

Taylor Adams, University of Michigan
Women Composers Prize: $500 (Sponsored by Charsie Sawyer)

Korin Gregory Thomas-Smith, University of Toronto
Operatic Aria Prize: $1,000 (Sponsored by Patricia Miller)