FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
SAS Performing Arts Company, Inc.
7th Annual Vocal Competition
FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT
SAS Performing Arts Company Vocal Competition was held Friday October 23 at Piano Piano Studios. It was exciting to hear so many wonderful singers and, subsequently, that made the judging process so much more difficult. Each singer had such wonderful qualities and we honor each and every artist and wish them continued success on their journey.
Today we announce the names of those moving on to the finals of the competition to be held live this Sunday October 25, 2026 at The National Opera Center 330 7th Avenue 7th Floor NYC. at 2:30pm.
The judges scheduled for the final competition will be:
Ms. Diana Soviero - Legendary Metropolitan Opera Soprano
Deborah Surdi - OONY, RCA Records, Martina Arroyo Foundation,
Queens Symphony
Janice Hall - New York City Opera, Dresden Opera, Teatro La Fenice Venice
Mary Pinto - Renowned Coach and Collaborative Pianist, Adjunct Professor Montclair State University
Stephen Scovasso - Founder and Artistic Director
SAS PERFORMING ARTS VOCAL COMPETITION 2026 FINALISTS
(In Alphabetical Order)
Sarah Bacani Coronado – Soprano
Matthew Cossack – Baritone
Amy Guarino - Soprano
Yoonsoo Jang – Baritone
Darya Narymanava – Mezzo Soprano
Brianna J. Robinson - Soprano
Nathan Romportl - Tenor
Gabriella Sam – Soprano
Ilanna Starr – Mezzo Soprano
Dominic Townsend – Baritone
Congratulations to each of these talented artists
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