On Saturday, March 23rd, beginning at 12:30 pm, eighteen semi-finalist from across North Carolina will compete to move on to the finals of the competition. Six of these highly skilled students of the vocal arts will then compete in the finals that will begin at 3 pm on Sunday, March 23rd. Both the semi-finals and the finals are open to the public and there is no admission fee to attend. A reception honoring the contestants and judges will follow the awards ceremony.