National Opera Association

Congratulations to the winners of the 25th Annual NOA Vocal Competition, held in January, 2010, in Atlanta:

Artist Division
1st Place: Blythe Gaissert
2nd Place: Danielle Talamantes
3rd Place: Kristi Corie

Scholarship Division
1st Place: Jason Ryan
2nd Place:Ian José Ramirez
3rd Place:Joseph Lattanzi

NOA congratulates the following who were honored at the Gala Banquet of the 2010 Convention in Atlanta:

• Marie Hadley Robinson ("Lift Every Voice" Legacy Award)
• Curtis Rayam ("Lift Every Voice" Legacy Award)
• Carl Gerbrandt (Sacred in Opera Lifetime Achievement Award)

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the second annual Collegiate Opera Scenes competition in Atlanta at the national convention!  The program was a terrific success.  You can view the entire program here.