Presented By: School of Music, Theatre & Dance (SMTD)
Welcome Concert: 2026 George Shirley Vocal Competition
Hosted by Dr. Louise Toppin (University of Michigan), featuring performances and guest speakers.
The George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges, including George Shirley. We award over $48,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.
The George Shirley Vocal and Composer Competition focuses entirely on African American Vocal Repertoire and is open to competitors of all ethnicities. The competition offers singers and composers the opportunity to work with and receive feedback from world-renowned judges, including George Shirley. We award over $48,000 in scholarships across 5 divisions.