Duncan Williams Voice Competition

Our competition was created to remove financial barriers for singers of color and provide funding for audition video creation, travel to New York City for the semifinals and finals, and all other costs normally incurred by singers in a competition. All gifts go directly to support these efforts. All gifts receive name acknowledgment on our website and in our Finals program. The competition is named for baritone Todd Duncan and soprano Camilla Williams, the first African-American singers to sing with a major United States opera company when they made their debut with New York City Opera. The competition is open to singers 18+ in two divisions: The Developing Artist Division (for ages 18-25) and The Emerging Division (for ages 26+). There is no fee to participate. Applicants with demonstrable need may apply for funds to create an audition recording.