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THE COMPETITION
The John Alexander National Vocal Competition seeks to recognize outstanding vocal opera and musical theatre talent from all over the United States. Competition winners will perform in the Stage Stars of Tomorrow Awards Concert.
John Alexander (1923-1990) was an internationally known operatic tenor from Meridian, Mississippi and the competition was named in his honor.
Age Categories:
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Musical Genres Categories:
Opera
Musical Theatre
Student Artist
(age 18 to 25)
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Young Professional Artist
(age 26 to 40)
Meet Our 2019 Judges
Peter Randsman
Randsman Artists Management
Chandra McKern
Pensacola Opera
Paul Houghtaling
University of Alabama
Matt Morgan
University of Florida
​Student Artist
​Young Professional Artist
Sarah Stembel
(Mobile, AL)
Christopher Plaas
(Johnson City, TN)
Kimberly Milton
(Valdosta, GA)
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Elizabeth Lewis
(Chicago, IL)
Samantha Long
(Houston, TX)
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Margaret Ann Zentner
(Baton Rouge, LA)
A Look Back at 2018: Winners
Sarah Stembel
(Mobile, AL)
Christopher Plaas
(Johnson City, TN)
Kimberly Milton
(Valdosta, GA)
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