American Opera Society of Chicago

encouraging and supporting classical music in Chicago since 1924

The American Opera Society of Chicago offers scholarships to young singers and instrumentalists, performance opportunities to musicians, and concert experiences for our members.

Meet our 2024 American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Award Winners

Travon D. Walker, Lyric Tenor

Best Vocal Artist Award

Photo: Todd Rosenberg

Clark Snavely, Violin

Scholarship Award

Sadie Cheslak, Mezzo-Soprano

Scholarship Award in honor of Joyce Van Cura


Uma Singh, Lyric Soprano

Scholarship Award

Christopher Humbert, Jr., Bass-Baritone

Scholarship Award in honor of Elizabeth W. Lewis

Photo: Armani Photography

Sophia Maekawa, Mezzo-Soprano

Scholarship Award in honor of Mary Jane Peterson

Photo: Tira Howard