The Adela & Larry Elow American Songbook High School Competition

Adela and Larry Elow created an endowment fund through the Mabel Mercer Foundation to support performing arts high school students in New York City. This program encourages young singers to explore and perform the Great American Songbook through an annual competition offering cash prizes.

The 2026 Competition will be held on March 21 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre with a submission deadline of March 2. For a complete details click the button below.

2026 Competition Information
2026 Talent Call Flyer
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Competition Winners

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