Preliminaries Saturday March 6, 2027: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Finals Saturday March 13, 2027: 1-5 p.m.

All events to be held at:

Calvary Baptist Church
6500 E. Girard Avenue
Denver, CO 80224

Final Date for Applications: Postmarked or sent via email by Friday, January 15, 2027 (including letters of recommendation). No extensions. No exceptions!

Download the application at the link below OR fill out the entire application and submit online (via this page).

Download Application

Have questions? Please reach out to Karen Bruggenthies at bruggenthies@comcast.net

Applicants must submit:

1. Completed application form pages two and three, including all attachments.
2. Proof of age – copy of driver’s license, birth certificate or passport.  The age limit is: age 23 – 32 as of February 1, 2027; no age waivers are granted.
3. One 8 ½ x 11 photocopy of a head shot with your name and address on the back or may be attached to your on-line application.
4. Two signed and dated letters of recommendation from a vocal coach or teacher, written within the last year or equivalent type of recommendation.  If you were a candidate in either of the past two years you need not send new letters of recommendation.
5. A $55 non-refundable application fee, check or money order made out to DLOG; checks that do not clear will result in the applicant’s disqualification.  A credit card payment option through Stripe will be available on our website.  Please check the DLOG website for further details (denverlyricoperaguild.org).
6. A copy of your student ID or copy of employment contract if you are currently enrolled in an accredited Colorado college or university or an active member of an accredited Colorado opera company young artist program.

      OR

Proof of Colorado residency if you are a permanent Colorado resident attending an accredited college or university outside of the state of Colorado or if you reside in the state of Colorado but are not currently attending a Colorado college or university.  If you fall into either of these categories you must have established Colorado residency as of August 31, 2026 to be eligible for the Competition.  A Colorado driver’s license, automobile registration, voter registration, or other appropriate documentation may be submitted as proof of residency.

7. Non-citizens of the USA must show proof of one-year residency or proof of enrollment in a Colorado college or university.  If you are a student, please include a copy of your student ID.

Please submit all of these additional documents by email or mail.

Additional Considerations

• Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered.
• Any misrepresentation on the application will be cause for disqualification without benefit of appeal.
• Applicants who are accepted or rejected for the competition will be notified by January 23, 2027. If you are rejected, your application fee will be refunded.
• Former first place winners or three-time winners of one of the top 10 DLOG awards may not apply.
• Applicants must have a musical background, voice training and the ability to sing correctly in at least three languages.
• The Competition Committee reserves the right to limit the number of candidates by screening applicants based upon information supplied in the application.  Applicants will be judged on their recommendations, their education, the roles they have learned and the arias they have selected.  All decisions are at the sole discretion of the Competition Committee and are final.

JUDGES: We will engage three judges for each round of the Competition.

MASTER CLASS: A Master Class conducted by soprano Jennifer Rowley will be held on February 20, 2027. 
Location: Wellshire Presbyterian Church Chappel, 2999 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO

Submission Instructions