New Orleans District:
January 31, 2026
Gulf Coast Region:
February 1, 2026
Auditions at Loyola’s Roussel Hall
Met Opera Laffont New Orleans District Competition: Saturday, January 31, 2026
District singers who have been chosen through the initial audition process will compete to advance to the Gulf Coast Region competition.
Saturday District Auditions are FREE to the Public. There will be no ticketing for this event.
Vocal and musical theater students are encouraged to attend and teachers are encouraged to bring or send their students.
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm - Roussel Hall, Loyola University - 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
Met Opera Laffont Gulf Coast Regional Competition: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Winners of the New Orleans, Houston, and Puerto Rico Districts will compete to advance to the Finals at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
A reception follows the competition and attendees are encouraged to contribute to the Audience Favorite award.
Sunday Regional Competition is free to: AMICI members, $10 for non-AMICI members, and FREE to Students (and their parents) and faculty of any educational institution. There will be no ticketing for this event.
Vocal and musical theater students are encouraged to attend and teachers are encouraged to bring or send their students.
Time: 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Roussel Hall, Loyola University - 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
AMICI Master Class - Judge Victoria Livengood: Monday, February 2, 20126
Selected singers from the Gulf Region will participate in a master class taught by one of this year’s judges, Victoria Livengood.
The Monday master class is FREE for attendees. There will be no ticketing for this event.
Vocal and musical theater students are encouraged to attend and teachers are encouraged to bring or send their students.
Time: To Be Announced - Roussel Hall, Loyola University - 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
