STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Wagner College and the Da Vinci Society will present the 20th annual Italian Idol Singing Competition on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. in the Music Performance Center at Campus Hall.

The event is open to Wagner undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors currently studying voice. Their performances are free and open to the public, courtesy of Wagner College.

Students will compete for major cash prizes by performing Italian art songs and arias. Awards range from a $4,000 first prize to a $1,000 honorable mention.

A distinguished panel of judges—including renowned opera singers, voice teachers, coaches, and critics—will evaluate the performances.

Founded in 2003 by Dr. Roger Wesby, Professor Emeritus, in collaboration with the Da Vinci Society, the competition

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