<p>I just wanted to give a heads up about a great competition/opportunity. Three years ago my D won the Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition and got the opportunity to sing at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall. I wasn't sure about applying for it and talked to folks here about it. Well it turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made. So many doors opened up and networks created with performers from all over the world. Several other performing opportunities resulted from this exposure, two for next year. I just wanted to pass the info along. They offer several competitions and I just can't reiterate enough what a class act it is. If anyone is interested, the website for the voice competition is <a href="http://www.baivc.com%5B/url%5D">www.baivc.com</a> and the deadline is Dec. 1. They have categories for high school, college and professionals. If you go to the links, it takes you to the other instrument competitions.</p>