First Vermont Vocal Competition...This competition will invite the region's most talented operatic artists to the Brandon Town Hall on Saturday, November 17 at 7:00 pm. Singers will compete for monetary prizes and potential performance opportunities with BARN OPERA, and other regional companies. The final round of the competition, while still adjudicated, will be open to the public and an audience favorite prize will be given. Distinguished Judges will include Douglas Anderson (Artistic Director, Opera Company of Middlebury), Nicolas Giusti (Conductor, Utah Festival Opera), and Lynne Craver (Artistic Director, Opera Ithaca).Tickets are $8 for Adults, $6 for Seniors and Students. Sponsored by: Compass Music & Arts Foundation, Friends Of The Brandon Town Hall, William & Christine Gahagan, Harold & Jean Somerset.