25 incredible singers are set to take the stage for The Mary Jacobs Smith Singer of the Year Competition, for over $23,000 in awards. The competition will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport – Chapel (900 Jordan Street), hosted by the Shreveport Opera. This event is open to the public.
The Semi-Finalist Competition will be held Saturday, Feb 8, from 11am to 4pm.
The Finalist Concert & Awards Presentation will be held Sundaay, Feb 9, from 1:30pm to 4pm.
This year’s competitors are as follows.
Thomas Kinch, Tenor
Cambria Metzinger, Soprano
Justin Ramm-Damron, Baritone
Amanda Batista, Soprano
Christopher Humbert Jr., Bass-Baritone
Josie Larsen, Soprano
Lwazi Hlati, Tenor
Natalie Corrigan, Mezzo-Soprano
Justin Burgess, Baritone
Erin Ridge, Soprano
Gwenyth Sell, Soprano
Meryl Domingez, Soprano
Cumhur Gorgon, Bass
Amelia Burshe, Soprano
Evan Ladowski, Bass-Baritone
Laura Sanders, Soprano
Landry Allen, Tenor
Lucy Atlus, Mezzo-Soprano
Lucy Baker, Mezzo-Soprano
Daisha Togawa, Soprano
Conner McWhirter, Tenor
Anna Kelly, Mezzo-Soprano
Radnel Ofalsa, Tenor
Madeleine Lyon, Mezzo Soprano
Daniel Rich, Baritone