Clare and Josef Meier
Young Vocal Artist Competition
The Young Vocal Artists Competition has undergone several
significant changes in 2016. Most importantly, YVAC is now a
jointly sponsored event by DCU and the music department of
Black Hills State University. The new committee board consists
of Dr. Charles Canaan, Dr. Jonathan Nero, Nancy Roberts, Paul
Robinson and Ken Dewell. YVAC gives talented young vocalists
an opportunity to compete, receive independent workshop
guidance and monetary prizes. The committee’s goal is to work
hard to keep this valuable venture strong and healthy for
years to come.
In addition to the cash awards, BHSU will offer music
scholarships for the winners. The top three contestants will
perform at the DCU spring concert.
Past Winners
2017 Competition
Senior Division
- 1st Place, Andrew De Witt, Stevens High School
- 2nd Place, Izaak Colgrove, Spearfish High School
- 3rd Place, Camryn Grant, Stevens High School
Junior Division
- 10th grade, Dylan Arehart, Lead-Deadwood High School
- 9th grade, Brian Shirley, Stevens High School
2016 Competition
- 1st Place, Richard Rigmaiden IV
- 2nd Place, Bailey Quade
- 3rd Place, Hunter Widvey
2015 Competition - No Program
2014 Competition
- 1st Place, Richard Rigmaiden
- 2nd Place, Hunter Widvey
- 3rd Place, Amy Weichler
2013 Competition
- Kayla Blickensderfer
- Sedona Kemp
- Bethany Hutto
2012 Competition
- Cassidy Besse
- Sedona Kemp
- Trent Eddy
- Honorable Mention, Kayla Blickensderfer
2011 Competition
- Kirk Hauck
- Adante Carter
- Angela Anagnostopulos
2010 Competition
- Jennifer Zebrowski
- Sean Sterling
- Angela Anagnostopulos
2009 Competition
- Rae Anne Schad
- Alice Hackett
- Sean Sterling
- Erin Whitesell,honorable mention
2008 Competition
- Emily Weber
- Sean Sterling
- Kendra Giesey
2007 Competition
- Ben Nelson
- Lorena Reichart
- Ayla Diamond
- Sean Sterling
