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Grand Concours de Chant

The Grand Concours de Chant is dedicated to the discovery and support of talented young singers who seek to further their skills through the study and performance of French Art Song, French Opera and Operetta. It is designed to reward the most accomplished and promising artists in this repertoire. The contest changes concentration each year.

The Grand Concours de Chant Finals is held each year at Bates Recital Hall, at the Butler School of Music of the University of Texas.

The Grand Concours de Chant is non-discriminatory.

Cynthian Brundage, 2010 Finalist
Cynthian Brundage, mezzo-soprano, GCC 2010 Finalist
Photo: Katie Hayes

Grand Concours de Chant 2011
French opera arias and duets: "Choose your duet partner"

Applications: September 1 to December 1, 2010 - by team of two singers
Finals: Austin, TX on February 27, 2011
Age: 18-28
Program: 1 aria for each singer plus one duet from the same French Opera
Prizes (by team): 1st Prize: $5000, 2nd Prize: $3000, 3rd Prize: $2000,
4th Prize: $1000, 5th Prize: $1000
FranceWith the support of the Cultural Offices of the French Embassy
and the Consulate General of France in Houston, Texas

"I have never before been treated with such kindness and generosity in a setting like that.  The hotel was wonderful, the facilities at UT were amazing, and the pianists were truly incredible.  I was completely at ease the entire time having nothing to worry about except my own performance.  I'm so glad to have been able to compete with such a talented group of singers." Matthew Newlin, Tenor, Finaliste GCC 2010
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