2026 Applications open Friday, March 13th on Yaptracker
〰️
2026 Applications open Friday, March 13th on Yaptracker 〰️
ANNUAL JTVA VOCAL COMPETITION WEEKEND
August 8 & 9, 2026
Valley center for the performing arts
3500 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
(FORMERLY HOLY NAMES UNIVERSITY)
FREE Parking
FOR INQUIRIES, EMAIL: INFO@JTVA.ORG
“Winning the JTVA Competition was one of the best days of my career. I was in a place where I needed exactly this kind of support, financially and spiritually. I not only felt accomplished and recognized that day, I felt genuinely cheered on to go take the next steps. I felt cared for as an artist and a human being from the application process to the afterglow.”
OUR MISSION
The primary emphasis of JTVA is on an annual vocal competition to support singers at the earliest stages of their professional development with financial awards, performance opportunities, master classes, and encouragement to follow their dreams.
The competition awards prizes to all singers, with no specific age or educational requirements, these singers are distinguished primarily by level of ability, vocal experience, and potential for a professional career. All finalists receive a cash award.
Competition Schedule
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Master Class - 3:30 p.m.
JTVA Board-Hosted Reception 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Competition Finals - 3:30 p.m.
Food & beverages available for purchase
Learn more: Competition Structure & Requirements
