The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications to compete in the 2026 competition taking place May 18-23 in New York City. Singers compete for their share of more than $50,000 in awards.

At the 2025 Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition, our judges heard a wide variety of arias. For those seeking inspiration for new arias — or just curious about what was offered! - we are pleased to share the full list.

The Jensen Foundation has awarded mezzo-soprano Sadie Cheslak the First Place grant award in the 25th annual Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition. Ms. Cheslak receives $15,000 as First-Place grant winner.

After four days of preliminary auditions , fifteen Finalists to the 2025 Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition have been announced. They compete on Saturday, May 17, for more than $50,000 in grant awards.

The 2025 Jensen Competition Finals will be judged by some of our favorite opera professionals (and mentors!). Meet Michael Eberhard, Priti Gandhi, and Cory Lippiello.