Duncan Williams Voice Programs

🌟 Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back! Join us in celebrating the beauty of song and supporting our mission to create innovative programs for art song enthusiasts worldwide. 🎶 Your passion fuels our efforts to connect wi
🌟 Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back! Join us in celebrating the beauty of song and supporting our mission to create innovative programs for art song enthusiasts worldwide. 🎶 Your passion fuels our efforts to connect with our growing global community through both online and in-person initiatives. As we continue to champion art song recitalists, students, teachers, aficionados, and their beloved audiences, your support becomes invaluable. 🌍 Help us make a difference by participating in #GivingTuesday! By making a one-time or recurring donation, which is fully tax-deductible. As we prepare for our upcoming collaboration in 2024 with Duncan Williams in our yearly art song festival hosted by Manhattan School of Music, we welcome all art song lovers. There are many ways to get involved. Donate TODAY: LINK IN BIO https://www.duncanwilliamsvoicecompetition.com/donate
We're (on our way) back! And we'll have exciting updates on our 2024 activities coming soon! Stay tuned! 📺📰 We are looking forward to another year of brilliant singing and working towards our mission of uplifting underrepresented singers! 🎶🤎
We're (on our way) back! And we'll have exciting updates on our 2024 activities coming soon! Stay tuned! 📺📰 We are looking forward to another year of brilliant singing and working towards our mission of uplifting underrepresented singers! 🎶🤎
Cheers to the interruption! 🥂 Just over 2 weeks ago, we invited 19 of the most gifted Black and Latinx singers to NYC to participate in the inaugural Duncan Williams Voice Competition! In that 4 days, we got to know not only their brilliant artist
Cheers to the interruption! 🥂 Just over 2 weeks ago, we invited 19 of the most gifted Black and Latinx singers to NYC to participate in the inaugural Duncan Williams Voice Competition! In that 4 days, we got to know not only their brilliant artistry, but also the deep roots, progressive minds, and passionate hearts of these people share. We do not doubt that the opera industry is heading into incredibly thoughtful and caring hands. Thank you to our finalists for being the pinnacle of all this competition set out to discover and accomplish. The excellence lives in you, as it has lived in our people for centuries. Thank you for showing us your culture through your artistry and every day. And thank YOU, follower, for being a fan! Your support of this competition and the singers are vital to the mission at hand. "Those who say it cannot be done are usually interrupted by others doing it" James Baldwin
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to our Emerging Division Winners and Encouragement Winner!! Let us give it up for THESE SINGERS!! Daniel Rich, Baritone, 31 César Andrés Parreño, Tenor, 26 Cierra Byrd, Mezzo-Soprano, 30 Joseph Parrish, Barit
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to our Emerging Division Winners and Encouragement Winner!! Let us give it up for THESE SINGERS!! Daniel Rich, Baritone, 31 César Andrés Parreño, Tenor, 26 Cierra Byrd, Mezzo-Soprano, 30 Joseph Parrish, Baritone, 25 You can still watch our Finals Concert online! LINK IN BIO!!
Congratulations to our Developing Division Winners!! Let us give it up for THESE SINGERS!! Jazmine Saunders, Soprano, 23 Elizabeth Hanje, Soprano, 20 Benjamin Ruiz, Tenor, 25 You can still watch our Finals Concert online! LINK IN BIO!!
Congratulations to our Developing Division Winners!! Let us give it up for THESE SINGERS!! Jazmine Saunders, Soprano, 23 Elizabeth Hanje, Soprano, 20 Benjamin Ruiz, Tenor, 25 You can still watch our Finals Concert online! LINK IN BIO!!
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to the winners of our February 1st Black and Latinx Composer Song Presentation. DWVC Talent Fact: Originally there were only 2 awards, but the talent called for 4 awards to be given! You can still watch Wednesday Black and Latin
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to the winners of our February 1st Black and Latinx Composer Song Presentation. DWVC Talent Fact: Originally there were only 2 awards, but the talent called for 4 awards to be given! You can still watch Wednesday Black and Latinx Composer Presentation at msmnyc.edu/livestream/duncan-williams-2023-02-01
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! Our incredible 19 finalists have been communing and making music since Tuesday. Tonight they'll each be singing an aria with Orchestra in Neidorff Karpati Hall. While the anticipation builds, tune in to see a co-takeover from
TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! Our incredible 19 finalists have been communing and making music since Tuesday. Tonight they'll each be singing an aria with Orchestra in Neidorff Karpati Hall. While the anticipation builds, tune in to see a co-takeover from a finalist from the Developing Division, Elizabeth Hanje @h.anje and a finalist from the Emerging division José Luis Maldonado @baritone_joe takeover starting at NOON! Tickets are FREE, reserve link in bio! Streaming also available at msmnyc.edu/livestream/duncan-williams-2023-02-03/
Introducing our LAST FOUR FINALISTS!!! It is the honor of DWVC to create a platform for singers from underrepresented backgrounds. ➡️➡️ SWIPE to read why @benjaminandrewruiz is excited to be a part of the DWVC! Finalist will be joining us in NYC at
Introducing our LAST FOUR FINALISTS!!! It is the honor of DWVC to create a platform for singers from underrepresented backgrounds. ➡️➡️ SWIPE to read why @benjaminandrewruiz is excited to be a part of the DWVC! Finalist will be joining us in NYC at @msm.nyc in 8 days! Stay tuned for the announcement of the rest of our finalists, their quotes on DWVC, and other announcements. Finals Concert is on February 3rd at 7:30PM in the Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music. Tickets are FREE, ticketing link is LIVE!!! Link on bio!
Introducing our FINALISTS!!! It is the honor of DWVC to create a platform for singers from underrepresented backgrounds. ➡️➡️ SWIPE to share in @josephparrishh and OUR shared excitement for the Finals concert, where all 19 finalists will perform an a
Introducing our FINALISTS!!! It is the honor of DWVC to create a platform for singers from underrepresented backgrounds. ➡️➡️ SWIPE to share in @josephparrishh and OUR shared excitement for the Finals concert, where all 19 finalists will perform an aria with an MSM student orchestra. Finalist will be joining us in NYC at @msm.nyc in 12 days! Stay tuned for the announcement of the rest of our finalists, their quotes on DWVC, and other announcements. Finals Concert is on February 3rd at 7PM in the Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music. Tickets are FREE, ticketing link is LIVE!!! Link on bio!
We are all ready to use our voices to build on the legacy of the opera industry that we love and care so deeply about. Our finalist @evarae13 is ready to be a part of that powerful journey! DWVC is grateful to not only have the most talented singers
We are all ready to use our voices to build on the legacy of the opera industry that we love and care so deeply about. Our finalist @evarae13 is ready to be a part of that powerful journey! DWVC is grateful to not only have the most talented singers but also stunningly articulate movers and shakers in opera. Finals Concert is on February 3rd at 7PM in the Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music. Tickets are FREE and ticketing info is COMING SOON!!
🌟 Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back! Join us in celebrating the beauty of song and supporting our mission to create innovative programs for art song enthusiasts worldwide. 🎶 Your passion fuels our efforts to connect wi We're (on our way) back! And we'll have exciting updates on our 2024 activities coming soon! Stay tuned! 📺📰 We are looking forward to another year of brilliant singing and working towards our mission of uplifting underrepresented singers! 🎶🤎 Cheers to the interruption! 🥂 Just over 2 weeks ago, we invited 19 of the most gifted Black and Latinx singers to NYC to participate in the inaugural Duncan Williams Voice Competition! In that 4 days, we got to know not only their brilliant artist CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to our Emerging Division Winners and Encouragement Winner!! Let us give it up for THESE SINGERS!! Daniel Rich, Baritone, 31 César Andrés Parreño, Tenor, 26 Cierra Byrd, Mezzo-Soprano, 30 Joseph Parrish, Barit Congratulations to our Developing Division Winners!! Let us give it up for THESE SINGERS!! Jazmine Saunders, Soprano, 23 Elizabeth Hanje, Soprano, 20 Benjamin Ruiz, Tenor, 25 You can still watch our Finals Concert online! LINK IN BIO!! CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 to the winners of our February 1st Black and Latinx Composer Song Presentation. DWVC Talent Fact: Originally there were only 2 awards, but the talent called for 4 awards to be given! You can still watch Wednesday Black and Latin TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!!! Our incredible 19 finalists have been communing and making music since Tuesday. Tonight they'll each be singing an aria with Orchestra in Neidorff Karpati Hall. While the anticipation builds, tune in to see a co-takeover from Introducing our LAST FOUR FINALISTS!!! It is the honor of DWVC to create a platform for singers from underrepresented backgrounds. ➡️➡️ SWIPE to read why @benjaminandrewruiz is excited to be a part of the DWVC! Finalist will be joining us in NYC at Introducing our FINALISTS!!! It is the honor of DWVC to create a platform for singers from underrepresented backgrounds. ➡️➡️ SWIPE to share in @josephparrishh and OUR shared excitement for the Finals concert, where all 19 finalists will perform an a We are all ready to use our voices to build on the legacy of the opera industry that we love and care so deeply about. Our finalist @evarae13 is ready to be a part of that powerful journey! DWVC is grateful to not only have the most talented singers
The 2023 Finalists with Founding Artistic Director, Alexa Smith and Mezzo J'Nai Bridges

Duncan Williams Voice Programs aims to eliminate barriers for Black and Latinx singers. We address systemic barriers faced by singers of color within opera and classical music. Our mission is to discover rising talent while supporting singers and meeting needs that are often unaddressed in traditional competitions.

The 2023 Finalists with Founding Artistic Director, Alexa Smith and Mezzo J'Nai Bridges (Photo credit: Brian Hatton)

 

About Us

The program is named for baritone Todd Duncan and soprano Camilla Williams, the first African-American singers to sing with a major United States company when they made their debut with New York City Opera.

The 2023 competition was open to singers 18+ in two divisions: The Developing Artist Division (for ages 18-25) and The Emerging Division (for ages 26+).

The 2024 program will be open to singers 18+ who will audition to perform in a series of master classes, recitals and more over in June.

There is NO FEE to participate in ANY Duncan Williams programs and events.

Support Our Singers

Our programs are created to remove financial barriers for singers of color and provide funding for travel, music making, and all other costs normally incurred by singers in a competition. All gifts go directly to support these efforts. All gifts receive name acknowledgment on our website and in our programs.

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