Young Artist Vocal Competition
The 2026 Young Artist Vocal Competition took place on:
April 12, 2026, 2pm
at Lakeside Presbyterian Church
4601 S Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Judges: Mark Aliapoulios, Avery Sommers,
and Lehins Aragon
Accompanist: Loni White
The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches was pleased to host the 2026 Young Artist Vocal Competition on April 12, 2026 at Lakeside Presbyterian Church. We are proud to provide financial support and encourage exceptionally gifted high school seniors and college freshmen as they pursue a career in music.
The 2026 Judges: First row - Mark Aliapoulios, Lehins Aragon, Avery Sommers & Accompanist Loni White;
Second Row - 1st Place Winner - Mallory Goddard; Third Row - Zuriel Abreu,
2nd Place Winner - Avery Larsen, 3rd Place - Anabel Quittman, and Matie Goodrich.
All of the contestants did an amazing job and we want to wish them all a wonderful summer and congratulate them on a job well done.
View their performances on our YouTube page
Young Artist Vocal Competition
Requirements:
Palm Beach County residents, high school seniors or current college freshmen only.
Two musical selections performed live. One must be in English.
Major or minor in music with a concentration in voice (i.e. music education, music therapy, musical theatre, etc.)
FAQ’s
Is there an application fee?
No. There is no fee to apply.
Will an accompanist be provided?
We provide an accompanist, yes.
How will I know what specific time I will perform?
You will perform in the order in which you checked in on competition day.
Do I need to mail copies of my music in advance?
You will email your music to choral.society@gmail.com at the time of registration and bring copies with you to the competition.
May I change my musical selections after I submit my application?
Yes. You may email choral.society@gmail.com with any changes up until the registration deadline date.
Do I need to wear formal concert attire to the competition?
We recommend business attire so that you represent confidence, professionalism and poise. Your appearance will make an impression on the judges too!
Is the competition open to the public?
Yes. Friends, family and fans are encouraged to come and support the singers.
Do I need to attend the entire day of the competition?
Yes. You need to attend the entire day of the competition as scholarship awards are presented after all the contestants have performed their selections.
2026 Winners: 1st Place - Mallory Goddard, 2nd Place - Avery Larsen, 3rd Place - Anabel Quittman. Directors Awards: Zuriel Abreu, and Matie Goodrich
2025 Winners: 1st Place - Emily Puentes, 2nd Place - Jillian Bender, 3rd Place - Hank Evans & Nicole Van Esselstyn. Directors Awards: Marianna Rodriguez, Summer Kazim, Annette Fregio, Mikayla Beatty, Milena Denic, Sebastian Krupa, Simon Smith and Luna Yeboah.
2023 Winners: 1st Place - Layton Fernsell, 2nd Place - Juliette Del Pozo, 3rd Place - Eli Farrell, with Judges Marilyn Mimms, Erikson Rojas and S. Mark Aliapoulios
2024 Winners: 1st Place - Holbys Gonzalez, 2nd Place - Hank Evans, 3rd Place - Juliette Del Pozo and Arielle Ward. Directors Awards: Emily Santana, Annette Freggio, Lalima Sharan, Eli Farrell and Simon Smith.
2019 YAVC Winners : 1st Place - Giovanni Pignotti, 2nd Place - Katherine Zeda, Director's Awards - Noah Zaidspiner, Danielle Gellen & Gianna Montella
2018 YAVC Winners : 1st Place - Skyler Sajewski, 2nd Place - Alexandra Slusarenko, Director's Awards - Ashlyn Taylor & Dylan Melville
2017 YAVC Winners : 1st Place - Jacob Cornelius, 2nd Place - Kristine Hewitt, 3rd Place - Gabriella Torres
2016 YAVC Winners : Celene Perez - Runner-Up, Julian Frias - 1st Place
2015 YAVC Winners : Sarah Rogers - Runner-up, Orietta Regalado - 1st Place