2005 Montreal International Voice Competition.

The Montreal International Musical Competition for Voice, formerly the Jeunesses Musicales Montreal International Competition, will take place May 9-20, 2005, in Montreal, Canada.

Presented by Jeunesses Musicales of Canada, in partnership with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, this competition is open to young singers from all countries who intend to pursue a professional career in music. It is open to men and women of all nationalities who, on January 1, 2005, are 33 years old or less. The 2005 edition is not open to the winner of the 2002 Competition's First Prize.

The Competition awards six prizes and five special prizes (in Canadian dollars): first grand prize, $25,000; second grand prize, $15,000; third grand prize, $7,500; fourth prize, $5,000; fifth prize, $4,000; and sixth prize, $3,000. Other prizes include the Canadian Opera Volunteer Committee Jean A. Chalmers Award for the best Canadian artist, $10,000; the Joseph Rouleau Award for the best artist from Quebec, $7,500; award for the best performance of the unpublished Canadian work, $5,000; the CBC Galaxie Rising Stars Award, $5,000; and the People's Award, $2,500.

The postmark deadline for all entry forms and required documentation is January 21, 2005. Candidates will receive a letter of acceptance or rejection by no later than April 1, 2005.

For more information and entry forms, contact Montreal International Musical Competition, 305 MontRoyal Ave. E., Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2T 1P8; [phone], fax: [phone]; [e-mail]; www.jeunessesmusicales.com.