Previous first place winners are not eligible. Applicants who are selected as semifinalists must be willing to submit, upon request, verification of eligibility. Decisions of the panel are final. Winners must be available for a press conference on Saturday, April 7, 2001. Winners are responsible for any federal, state or local taxes on prize money.
All prize money is intended to be used for career development in the field of music.
Preliminary auditions will be held through cassette tape recordings. Tape should include voice and piano accompaniment only. Tape should be cued to beginning of songs and have no identifying marks. Cassette case should be marked with the order, title, and playing length of each song. A piano accompanist will be provided by BFAI for the rehearsal, semifinal and final rounds.