The annual auditions for singers who are promising in the Wagner repertoire were organized by Scott Carlton, Artistic Director of Singer Programs, and were held on November 18, 2022. The panel of judges consisted of Mr. Carlton, Ken Benson, Carle Farley, and Eve Queler. We are pleased to recognize their talents and wish them the best in their career development.

Following is the list of the 2022 recipients:

Shanley Horvitz, mezzo-soprano – $6,000 Robert Lauch Memorial Fund Endowment Award
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Katherine Lerner, mezzo-soprano – $3,000 Ursula Springer Memorial Endowment Fund Award
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Kelly Slawson – $2,000 Encouragement Grant

Julia Wolcott – $1,500 Encouragement Grant
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Jeremy Brauner, tenor – $1,500 Encouragement Grant
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Heather Hjelle, soprano – $1,000 Encouragement Grant