Butler Opera International Competition

05/29/2026

Over $35,000 in cash prizes will be awarded at our October 1 competition in Austin, Texas. The top prize is $10,000. All the details and a direct link to apply on YAP TRACKER can be found through our website- https://music.utexas.edu/boic

05/19/2026

Our 2026 judges represent the finest leadership in the opera industry. Every semi-finalist will be heard by this influential panel. Read more about each judge, and apply today through our website: https://music.utexas.edu/boic.

05/16/2026

All of the details of our 2026 Competition can be found on our website: https://music.utexas.edu/academics/centers/butler-opera-center/boic.

You will find a direct link to YAP TRACKER to apply for an opportunity to sing for our $10,000 grand prize.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to David Lomelí, a member of our judges panel in 2025 and 2026. He has been named the Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera, effective June 1, 2026. Read all the details: https://operawire.com/david-lomeli-named-general-director-ceo-of-the-dallas-opera/

05/14/2026

Congratulations to David Lomelí, a member of our judges panel in 2025 and 2026. He has been named the Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO of The Dallas Opera, effective June 1, 2026.

The Dallas Opera has appointed David Lomelí as the next Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, effective June 1, 2026.

05/11/2026

The Grand Prize of our Fall competition is $10,000. Over $35,000 will be awarded the evening of the competition, October 1. Don’t miss the July 1st application deadline. All the details are available on YAP TRACKER. https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/butler-opera-international-2026/

05/08/2026

July 1 is the deadline to apply for our Fall 2026 competition. Over $35,000 will be awarded. Apply directly on YAP TRACKER- https://www.yaptracker.com/applications/butler-opera-international-2026/